Surgical Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare • Orem, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assists with safe, effective nursing care in the operating room within a defined scope of practice. The role may include direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over surgical rooms between cases, collecting and recording relevant clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.

The Surgical Tech prepares and maintains the operative suite, supports surgical asepsis, and helps ready procedure rooms for subsequent use. This is a PRN opportunity at Central Utah Surgical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

• One year of experience in an operating room setting; experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, as required by facility practice and state regulation; otherwise preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program where not required by facility practice or state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the practical, technical, and specialized skills required of a surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Prepare the operative suite by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Maintain surgical asepsis when handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
• Assist with operating room turnover between cases, including disposing of trash and linens and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
• Prepare the procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, and accurately pulling cases.
• Report needed items that are unavailable to a supervisor.
• Assist with patient care and observation, scrub and assist the surgeon at the operative field, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.
• Collect and record pertinent clinical data in the medical record.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans (eligibility may vary by location and position).
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed