Certified Surgical Technologist Neuro

HCA•Jacksonville, FL

55d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist, in collaboration with the surgical team and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the perioperative patient, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during surgical and other invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Surgical Technologist ensures effective communication with the circulator, the surgeon, the patient and their family, as well as the other members of the surgical team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Surgical Technologist or Certificate of Completion of the Operating Room Specialist Course from the Military is required
A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required in the South Carolina hospitals and is strongly preferred in the Georgia and Florida hospitals
A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(CST) Certified Surgical Technologist
Vocational School Graduate

Nice To Haves

One to two years of OR experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and manage instruments, equipment, and supplies for all surgical procedures
Be responsible for maintaining a sterile field while passing instrumentation during an invasive procedure
Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Assist in patient positioning, transporting, and obtaining needed equipment
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
Assist in prepping room for the next patient

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.