Surgical Tech wknds only

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Houston Healthcare West is hiring a Surgical Tech to plan for and scrub assigned surgical procedures in accordance with AORN, AST, quality, regulatory, and company standards. The role includes participating in the department’s on-call rotation as needed and operating sterilizers and other patient care equipment after appropriate training and according to manufacturer instructions. The Surgical Tech promotes hospital processes and goals, communicates actual or potential issues through the chain of command, and takes initiative on additional duties such as updating surgeon preference cards, pulling case carts, stocking rooms, turning over the OR, and assisting with scheduled supply inventory. The role also emphasizes quality improvement, personal achievement, teamwork, resource management, and customer service. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The position is based at HCA Houston Healthcare West, a full-service hospital serving the West Houston communities.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
Certification in Surgical Technology.
Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
At least one year 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 department’s 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 to the appropriate person in the chain of command.
Assist with updating surgeon preference cards, pulling case carts, stocking rooms, turning over the OR, and scheduled supply inventory.
Strive for high-quality performance, take initiative to make improvements, and deliver results.
Set and achieve 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 facilitate care delivery, efficiency, and morale.
Use and manage hospital resources with accountability, discretion, and sound judgment.
Deliver high-quality service to customers through effective application of ICARE and hospital service principles.
Complete other activities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.
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.