Certified Surgical Technologist
About the role
The Certified Surgical Technologist delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing various functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. The Certified Surgical Technologist ensures a sterile field, proper instrument counts, and proper operation of instruments and equipment. The Certified Surgical Technologist participates in patient-specific care as directed and follows service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction. 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Prepares the surgical suite
- Positions and prepares the patient
- Provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure
- Ensures a sterile field
- Maintains proper instrument counts
- Ensures proper operation of instruments and equipment
- Participates in patient-specific care as directed
- Follows service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Vocational training program in Surgical Technology
- Currently certified as Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days of employment)
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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Pay
Hourly wage estimate: $24.87 - $34.82 per hour. The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Actual salary may be based on specific skills, years of experience, and