Surgical Tech

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At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Surgical Tech today with Methodist Hospital Hill Country.

• 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 Air Med 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.

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. The role requires competency in all major surgical specialty areas, including gathering and preparing sterile supplies, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments and supplies.

Routine scrub and specifically delegated department duties are performed while consistently following current AORN and regulatory standards.

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or, if hired prior to 9/1/2009, 1‑year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.
• No experience required otherwise if the education requirement is met.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit.

• Non‑Certified: No license, certificate or registrations required for the Sterile Processing Department. For all other departments, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification.
• Certified: Must possess one of the following certifications:
  • CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)
  • TS‑C‑Tech in Surgery (NCCT)

• Plan and obtain the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physician preference and patient needs.
• Prepare equipment and supplies per manufacturer recommendations and open sterile packs, instruments and supplies for each procedure following aseptic techniques.
• Monitor the sterile field during procedure and initiate corrective action for any break in technique.
• Prepare medications and solutions for use during procedures under RN direction and physician orders.
• Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps to prevent retained surgical items.
• Follow safety procedures for Timeout, handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers. Perform high‑level disinfection as required.

• Handle, pick up, deliver and/or stock non‑controlled medications as directed by a licensed team member.
• Maintain an efficient…