Surgical Technologist Open Heart

Hourly Wage Estimate: $27.36 - $38.30 / hour
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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgical Tech Certified Cardiovascular with LewisGale Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! 

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Surgical Tech Certified Cardiovascular to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Scrubs cases as it relates to the unit scope of care 
Appropriate attire required by hospital and OSHA policies. 
Able to create and maintains a sterile field. Able to scrub all cases, anticipate needs of the surgeon, and precept staff and students. 
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and understanding of instrumentation and procedures. 
Does not divert attention from the operative field. Able to anticipate basic needs of surgeon/assistant. 
Able to anticipate when to initiate closing counts. 
Labels all medications on the sterile field. 
Demonstrates a complete knowledge of instrumentation/sequence of procedure. 
Able to scrub independently on small to moderate and specialty cases. 
Able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 
Assists the Registered Nurse with circulating duties 
Organizes the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. 
Shows knowledge of circulating components/responsibilities as evidenced by completion of skills checklist. 
Able to assist primary circulator in his/her role. 
Able to place cautery dispersive electrode on appropriate body parts knowing to check bony prominences; and for metal implants/assess need for shaving.
Applies principles of standard and transmission based precautions. 
Helps maintain a safe environment for personnel and patients. 
Assists primary circulator to ensure smooth flow in the O.R. 
Assumes responsibility to check the following cases of the day for accuracy and location of needed instrumentation. 
Obtains needed medications from drug cart and pharmacy for circulator. 
Able to independently perform preps. 
Exercises sound judgement and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self, and peers 
Identifies potential problems and critical situations involving patients, staff and visitors. 
Intervenes in a professional manner. 
Demonstrates the ability for making appropriate clinical decisions and maintains accountability for decisions made. 
Is aware of personal abilities and limitations and the knowledge of when to seek assistance from appropriate persons. 
Skills checklist is up-to-date. Makes recommendations for improving the function of the unit and follow through. 
Pursues opportunities to enhance personal and/or professional growth 
Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Provider training. 
Completes mandatory education requirements. 
Attends all in- services/ staff meetings on scheduled work days. 
Reviews minutes of meetings held on non-scheduled days. 
Mentors new personnel.
Reviews and updates skills checklist annually. 
Membership in professional organization. 
Prepares and presents at least one in-service per year. 
Takes responsibility for scheduling self for in-services. 
Demonstrates competency through observance and practice. 
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, physicians, and other departments. 
Maintains open communication to all team members and other hospital personnel. 
Communicates in a positive manner. 
Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. 
Communicates accurate and appropriate information concerning patient’s needs. 
Is customer service oriented and strives to meet high standards of nursing care. 
Identifies and assists in departmental issues. 
Is consistently positive, no matter what the situation. 
Is a role model to peers. Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude at all times when relating with patient, families and co-workers. 
Organizes work to complete duties efficiently and effectively 
Share knowledge and lends assistance to others. 
Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner. 
Accepts and responds to changes in workload. 
Assists management, when appropriate, in problem solving and in the implementation of new policies and procedures. 
Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less. 
Assistsothers without direction. 
Volunteers to work beyond shift or adjust shift when needed. 
Fosters teamwork and harmony in the O.R. 
Serves as a professional member of the OR team 
Able to share knowledge with other staff members. 
Able to identify conflicts with staff, preceptor or surgeon. 
Able to be flexible in response to changes in assignments/course of day, etc. 
Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less). 
Assists others with minimal direction. 
Volunteers to work beyond shift to finish cases. 
Promotes a pleasant and harmonious working relationship in the operating room. 
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures, supports the mission of the hospital 
Reports for duty as scheduled and on time. 
Adheres to Hospital & Department dress codes. 
Adheres to hospital parking policy. 
Respects patients’ rights to confidentiality. 
Understands and supports the philosophy, purposes, policies, & procedures and standards of the hospital and the department. 
Adheres to JCAHO and OSHA regulatory standards. 
Assists with development of new policies and procedures. 
Encourage others to comply with regulatory requirements. Has plan of action to meet goals. 
All other duties as requested.

What qualifications you will need:

Required:
Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
Basic Cardiac Life Support 
Virginia Certified Surgical Technician 

Preferred:
3+ years of experience in Surgical Technology 

Hours: full time, evening shift

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech Certified Cardiovascular opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.