Surg Tech - Float Pool

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech in the float pool works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room within 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 position rotates among the organization’s surgery centers in Allen and Anna.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

• Rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities.
• Demonstrate the practical, technical, or specialized skills required of a surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Prepare the operating 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, pulling cases accurately, and reporting unavailable items to a supervisor.
• Provide direct patient care and observation, scrub and assist the surgeon at the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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, 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed