Surgical Tech Cert

HCA Healthcare•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Surgical Tech assists with the provision of safe and effective nursing care within the operating room and the defined scope of practice. The role includes 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 operative suites and procedure rooms by gathering and checking supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintains surgical asepsis; and assists with room cleanup and setup. Brentwood Surgery Center is an outpatient surgery center in Brentwood, Tennessee, serving the Nashville area and Middle Tennessee. The facility includes three operating rooms and two procedure rooms and provides services across specialties including orthopedics, total joints, endoscopy, general surgery, gynecology, and podiatry.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, as required by facility practice and state regulations; otherwise, Surgical Tech Certification is preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Tech Certification when not required by facility practice and state regulatory requirements.
Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

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 for surgery 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 items that are needed but unavailable to a supervisor.
Provide direct 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 coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.