Certified Surgical Technologist - Fort Worth - Medical City Alliance

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical Technologist PRN? At Medical City Alliance, you come first.

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Medical City Alliance, 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

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Scrub Technician is responsible for providing surgical scrub assistance for all types of minor and major surgical and non-surgical procedures dependent on individual experience.

The Lead Technologist is responsible for training and mentoring other staff.


Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Surgical Tech staff in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Participates in the selection, training, education, and development of the Surgical Tech team.
• Responsible for consistently demonstrating knowledge of instrument sets and proficient in the knowledge of surgical supplies.
• Works closely with Sterile Processing and makes recommendations on instrument sets, supplies, and equipment.
• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, sets up and maintains a sterile field for all surgical/non-surgical procedures applying principles of asepsis and other appropriate guidelines.
• Gains, maintains, and applies knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgery.
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
• Provides call rotation coverage for scrub duties.
• Applies safety procedures and principles in all actions.
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and principles of growth and development as required to assist in surgical procedures.
• Assists with transport of patients. Supplies, equipment, to and from surgical suites in a timely manner as indicated.
• Ensures minimal delays in surgical schedule as a result of transport, room turnover, or equipment management.
• Uses patient transfer devices applying appropriate safety principles.
• Assists in patient transfer to and from bed and transport devices using effective body mechanics and patient safety assistive devices: roller boards, slide board, gait belt, lift sheet.
• Adapts performance of routine scrub duties, communication techniques to the patient's age, culture and general condition.
• Manages medical equipment, drains, and electronic devices according to hospital procedure: urinary drainage devices, surgical drains, chest drainage pump/device, monitors, IV pumps, braces, etc.
• Properly labels medications on the back table in surgery
• Adheres to policies and AORN standards during surgical procedures and when transporting instrumentation.
• Provides proper counting technique before, during, after and at relief during shift or lunch change.
• Applies universal precautions according to potential exposure routes.
• Demonstrates effective handwashing, and surgical scrub, performed at task appropriate intervals.
• Uses hospital approved cleaning solutions, chemicals, and procedures effectively and according to manufacturers' recommendations for safety.
• Uses appropriate instrument transport, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization techniques in the maintenance of equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Monitors for breaks in sterile technique during surgical procedures and responds according to AORN standards
• Reports contaminated trays to OR Supervisor for resolution
• Maintains records when using the IUSS in sub-sterile room.
• Maintains log books as required; aids RN in documentation of breaks in sterile technique
• Uses Meditech automation system to print next day's schedule to pull cases, to print Dr.'s preference cards and to view interdepartmental and hospital-wide communications.
• Coordinates own schedule and priorities with O.R. Supervisor, other department staff and physicians.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations, seeks guidance from appropriate coworkers. Does not accept inappropriate delegated assignments.
• Alert for errors in own or others' work, participates in corrective actions. Actively participates in Time-Out process.
• Maintains proficiency in own job duties, cross trains to other duties as appropriate.
• Identifies in services/learning activities to enhance job performance.
• Engages in hospital meetings/functions.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Required

• Vocational training program in Surgical Technology

Required


Credential*:

Required:

Preferred:
Grace Period

(select if applicable):

Currently certified as Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist in the state(s) of practice in accordance with law and regulation.

☒

☐

Basic Life Support (BLS)

☒

☐

30 Days

Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

Â

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Technologist PRN opening.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submit your resume today to join our community of caring
We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.