Surgery Technologist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Surgery Technologist today with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.BenefitsWe are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At St. David's Georgetown Hospital, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsCome join our team as a(an) Surgery Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Surgical Technician, you will assist in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite, as well as participating in the care and cleaning of operating room equipment. You will perform in a sterile field and assist the surgeon by providing instrumentation appropriate for the task. You will provide care for the operative patient before, during, and after surgery.
  • You will perform patient care within the scope of training of the operating room technician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)
  • You will prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure/surgery
  • You will maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients
  • You will perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon
  • You will assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct instrument counts
  • You will be responsible for supply and equipment management, including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining equipment through proper sterilization
    What qualifications you will need:Experience
    • 3 years of recent experience as a Surgical Technician with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical specialties
    • Experience in General, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Neurology, and Cardiovascular - preferredEducation
      • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or hospital-conducted on-the-job training with proof of program content and completionLicenses and Certifications
        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
        • Surgical Technologist that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. Certification must be from: 1. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; 2. The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; 3. Another surgical technology certification program approved by the department
        • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - preferred is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin,
          Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its
          Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain
          Center. The hospital's range of services include 24-hour emergency care,
          inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, .
          St. David's Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the
          largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's
          HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
          HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute
          for over a decade. 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."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
          HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgery Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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