Surgical Technologist CV

Description

Are 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 Surgical Technologist CV today with Methodist Hospital.

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• 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.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

General Statement of Duties:
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, preparing/maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs routine scrub role and well‑specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 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).

• NON‑CERTIFIED:
  No license, certificate or registration required for the Sterile Processing Department.
• 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).

• Plans for and obtains the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians' preferences and specific patient needs.
• Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's 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…