Certified Surgical Technologist

Currently offering a Sign-on Bonus up to 15k

Introduction

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 Certified Surgical Tech today with Lewis Gale Medical Center.

Lewis Gale 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 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.

Come join our team as a Certified Surgical Tech. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Under the supervision and direction of the surgeon and RN, the position provides support to all areas of the operating room department. The Certified Surgical Tech is expected to adhere to applicable Lewis-Gale Medical Center policies and procedures and to Lewis Gale Medical Center value statements and commitment to excellence standards.

What you will do in this role:

• Scrubs cases as it relates to the unit scope of care Dons appropriate attire required by hospital and OSHA policies.
• Able to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Able to scrub all cases, anticipate needs of the surgeon, and precept staff and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and understanding of instrumentation and procedures.
• Does not divert attention from the operative field. Able to anticipate basic needs of surgeon/assistant.
• Able to anticipate when to initiate closing counts.
• Labels all medications on the sterile field.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of instrumentation/sequence of procedure.
• Able to scrub independently on small to moderate and specialty cases.
• Able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with circulating duties Organizes the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day.
• Shows knowledge of circulating components/responsibilities as evidenced by completion of skills checklist.
• Able to assist primary circulator in his/her role.
• Able to place cautery dispersive electrode on appropriate body parts knowing to check bony prominences; and for metal implants/assess need for shaving at bovie site.
• Applies principles of standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Helps maintain a safe environment for personnel and patients.
• Assists primary circulator to ensure smooth flow in the O.R.
• Assumes responsibility to check the following cases of the day for accuracy and location of needed instrumentation.
• Obtains needed medications from drug cart and pharmacy for circulator.
• Able to independently perform preps.
• Exercises sound judgement and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self, and peers Identifies potential problems and critical situations involving patients, staff and visitors. Intervenes in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability for making appropriate clinical decisions and maintains accountability for decisions made.
• Is aware of personal abilities and limitations and the knowledge of when to seek assistance from appropriate persons.
• Skills checklist is up to date.
• Makes recommendations for improving the function of the unit and follow through.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal and/or professional growth
• Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Provider training.
• Completes mandatory education requirements.
• Attends all in- services/ staff…