Job Information
HCA Healthcare Lead Surgical Technologist Heart in Austin, Texas
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist Heart you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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 AirMed 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist Heart where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you will accept overall responsibility for a designated surgical area, and will facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. You will ensure all equipment, supplies, and instruments are available and operational, accurate, and organized. You will also train and mentor other staff and serve as a role model.
You will assist and oversee tasks performed by Surgical Technologists to ensure that the unit is provided with the supplies, instruments, and necessary equipment needed for procedures
You will oversee the functioning and troubleshooting of equipment
You will prepare for each procedure and/or surgery and demonstrate proper positioning of the patient on the operating room table
You will maintain a clean operating room suite for patients
You will assist in the maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper utilization, cleaning, care and sterilization
You will anticipate the surgeon’s needs during surgery, and obtain preferences from physicians regarding procedures
You will be responsible for ensuring supplies and equipment have been ordered, as well as restocking unused sterile supplies and equipment
You will assist with operating room turnover
What qualifications you will need:
Experience
4 years of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical specialties - preferred
Cardiovascular experience – strongly preferred
Education
Graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology OR appropriate training program in the US Armed Forces or US Public Health Service
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
If employee graduates after September 1, 2009, must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. The 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
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-north-austin-medical-center) is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds . The facility is home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital (https://stdavids.com/service/pediatrics) , St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas (https://stdavids.com/service/womens-center-of-texas) featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery (https://texasrobotic.com/) . Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof 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 twolocal non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Surgical Technologist Heart 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.