Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Surgical Tech plans for and scrubs assigned surgical procedures in accordance with AORN, AST, quality, regulatory, and company standards. The role participates in the department’s on-call rotation as needed and operates sterilizers and other patient care equipment according to manufacturer instructions after proper training. The Surgical Tech supports hospital processes and goals, communicates actual or potential issues through the appropriate chain of command, and takes initiative on additional department duties. These may include updating surgeon preference cards, pulling case carts, stocking rooms, turning over the operating room, and helping with scheduled supply inventory. The position emphasizes quality improvement, personal achievement, teamwork, resource management, and customer service, and includes other activities as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program for the Surgical Technologist role.
Certification in Surgical Technology.
Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
At least 1 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 duties such as 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 improve, and deliver results.
Set and achieve personal goals to advance career-related skills, knowledge, and abilities; help others improve their skills.
Build effective relationships across work groups through courtesy, respect, inclusiveness, a positive attitude, and accountability 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 service to customers by applying ICARE and hospital service principles.
Complete other activities as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.
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.