Lead Surgical Technologist
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre 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(an) Lead Surgical Technologist today
with Methodist Hospital.BenefitsMethodist Hospital, 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist. We care for
our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues
donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply
Today!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Surgical Technologist Lead
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 as well specifically delegated
department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory
standards and established policies and procedures of the System.
Provides a leadership role to support and guide other surgical
technologist in promoting optimum patient care and team work within
the surgical team; includes mentoring and assisting surgical
technicians and surgical first assistants on a daily basis.
What you will do in this role:
- Plans for and obtains the equipment and supplies needed for
assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and
specific patient needs.
- Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's
recommendations and specifications for uses 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 insure integrity of sterile field and maintenance of
sterile techniques. Initiates corrective action for any break in
technique.
- Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures
under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to
physician's orders.
- Maintains accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps,
according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to
ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound.
Takes appropriate action if item count is not correct and informs
the appropriate staff.
- Consistently follows safety procedures and protocols for
Timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment,
hazardous chemicals and lasers.
- Performs high-level disinfection using established policies and
procedures as required.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- 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.
- High School Graduate / GED
- Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as
stated above).
- NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registrations
required for the Sterile Processing DepartmentAll other departments
no license, certificate or registration required if they meet the
below provision: Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering
practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical
technologist certification. Individuals that performed in a
surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required
to obtain a surgical technologist certification.
- CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following:i. CST -
Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for
Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the
Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) OR
ii. TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center
for Competency Testing (NCCT)This role requires you to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law
or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is
approved).Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital
in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center.
With over 800 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of
specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow
transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care,
gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider
of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the
largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer
and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to
receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship
hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist
Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive
from the community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best
Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We
pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible
for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A
Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital
not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The
Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke
Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the
facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available
in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our
website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under
Locations. 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."The great hospitals
will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the
really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 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.
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