Certified Surgical Technologist

Description

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 LewisGale Medical Center.

Benefits

LewisGale 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.
  

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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!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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 LewisGale 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 meetings on scheduled workdays. 
• Reviews minutes of meetings held on non-scheduled days. 
• Mentors new personnel. 
• Reviews and updates skills checklist annually. 
• Membership in professional organization. 
• Prepares and presents at least one in-service per year. 
• Takes responsibility for scheduling self for in-services. 
• Demonstrates competency through observance and practice. 
• Communicates effectively with staffs, peers, physicians, and other departments. 
• Maintains open communication to all team members and other hospital personnel. 
• Communicates in a positive manner. 
• Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. 
• Communicates accurate and appropriate information concerning patient’s needs. 
• Is customer service oriented and strives to meet high standards of nursing care. 
• Identifies and assists in departmental issues. 
• Is consistently positive, no matter what the situation. 
• Is a role model to peers. 
• Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude at all times when relating with patient, families and co-workers. 
• Organizes work to complete duties efficiently and effectively 
• Share knowledge and lends assistance to others. 
• Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner. 
• Accepts and responds to changes in workload. 
• Assists management, when appropriate, in problem solving and in the implementation of new policies and procedures. 
• Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less. 
• Assists others without direction. 
• Volunteers to work beyond shift or adjust shift when needed. 
• Fosters teamwork and harmony in the O.R. Serves as a professional member of the OR team Able to share knowledge with other staff members. 
• Able to identify conflicts with staff, preceptor or surgeon. 
• Able to be flexible in response to changes in assignments/course of day, etc. Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less). 
• Assists others with minimal direction. 
• Volunteers to work beyond shift to finish cases. 
• Promotes a pleasant and harmonious working relationship in the operating room. 
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures, supports the mission of the hospital 
• Reports for duty as scheduled and on time. 
• Adheres to Hospital & Department dress codes. 
• Adheres to hospital parking policy. 
• Respects patients’ rights to confidentiality. 
• Understands and supports the philosophy, purposes, policies, & procedures and standards of the hospital and the department. 
• Adheres to JCAHO and OSHA regulatory standards. 
• Assists with development of new policies and procedures. 
• Encourage others to comply with regulatory requirements. 
• All other duties as requested. 

What qualifications you will need:

•  Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program. Required 
• 3+ years of experience in Surgical Technology Preferred 
•  Basic Cardiac Life Support Required 
• VA Certified Surgical Technician Required

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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