Surgical Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite and assists during operations while collaborating with the surgical team. The role includes planning for and scrubbing assigned procedures according to applicable professional, quality, regulatory, and company standards; participating in the department’s on-call rotation; and operating sterilizers and other patient-care equipment after proper training. The Surgical Technologist communicates actual or potential issues through the appropriate chain of command, supports department and hospital goals, and takes initiative on additional tasks that help maintain operating room readiness and efficiency.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and scrub assigned surgical procedures in accordance with AORN, AST, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Participate in the on-call rotation based on departmental needs.
• Operate the sterilizer and other patient-care equipment according to manufacturer instructions after proper training.
• Promote hospital processes and goals and communicate actual or potential issues through the appropriate chain of command.
• Assist with updating surgeon preference cards, pulling case carts, stocking rooms, turning over the operating room, and scheduled supply inventory.
• Strive for high-quality performance, take initiative to make improvements, and deliver results.
• Set and pursue personal goals to advance career-related skills, knowledge, and abilities, and help others improve their skills.
• Build effective relationships across work groups by treating colleagues with courtesy, respect, and inclusiveness; maintain a positive attitude and take responsibility for assignments.
• Help others facilitate care delivery and promote efficiency and morale.
• Use and manage hospital resources with accountability, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Deliver high-quality customer service through effective application of ICARE and hospital service principles.
• Complete other activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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