Surgical Tech Lead

HCA•Corpus Christi, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you'll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced surgical care. Working alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team, you'll bring order, precision, and confidence to the operating room. With HCA Healthcare's continued investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development, you'll have everything you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future. Join us!

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role is required.
Certification in Surgical Technology or verifiable Surgical Tech experience prior to 9/1/2009 is required.
Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.
High School Graduate / GED

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by "pulling" the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications.
Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
Maintains a safe sterile field by a - positioning sharps correctly b - labeling all medications on sterile field c - understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the O.R. d - Participating in a "timeout" with rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instruments to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient.
Understands the principles of and can competently assist a surgeon during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications.
Demonstrates the ability to close a surgical site (under physician supervision) with appropriate suture.
Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.

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.