Certified Surgical Tech

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Job Summary and Qualifications The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. Demonstrates competency in surgical technology to include all major surgical specialty areas; includes gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, maintaining the sterile field and supplying the surgeon with sterile instruments/supplies in a safe and efficient manner. Performs routine scrub role as well as specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System. Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Other Job-Related Characteristics Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR prior to 9/1/2009 hiring may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist. Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above). Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registration required for the Sterile Processing Department. All other departments with no license, certificate or registration required if they meet the following provision: Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals who performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification. CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following: CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formerly the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Essential Job Functions Plans for and obtains equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and specific patient needs. Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications for use during surgical procedures. Opens sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for each procedure according to established aseptic techniques and protocols. Monitors sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to ensure integrity of sterile field and maintenance of sterile techniques. Initiates corrective action for any break in technique. Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician’s orders. Maintains accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound. Takes appropriate action if item count is incorrect and informs the appropriate staff. Consistently follows safety procedures and protocols for timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers. Performs high-level disinfection using established policies and procedures as required. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 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 Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Healthcare System