Surgical Tech PRN

Surgical Technologist Cert PRN

Performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Maintains a safe patient care environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities that foster the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statements. When functioning as a Tech First Assistant (Tech III), demonstrated knowledge of surgical assisting and closure.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by "pulling" the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in order to prepare and assist in surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field by: a – positioning sharps correctly b – labeling all medications on sterile field c – understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the O.R. d – Participating in a "timeout" with rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical/ endo procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instrument to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient.
• Understands the principles of and is able to competently assist a physician during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
• Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow through until problems are addressed or corrected.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.
• Participates in department's process improvement activities.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

* Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role is required.

* Certification in Surgical Technology

* Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

* 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred

As the first hospital in Pearland, Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is proud to provide healthcare resources to the south Houston communities. Our 50+ bed hospital isn't just a neighborhood hospital, but we are an exceptional full-service hospital that happens to be in your neighborhood. Our hospital provides expert emergency care, breast cancer screening, and cardiology services. Our emergency department provides fast and effective care, our women's diagnostic imaging center provides full-service mammogram procedures, including diagnostic and 3D mammograms, for effective breast cancer screening, and our cardiology team is home to some of the top Houston cardiologists. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland aspires to connect with each one of our patients to build a network of caring individuals. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technologist Cert PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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