Certified Surgical Technologist

Description

Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Colleton Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join out team. There are on-call requirements.

Benefits

Colleton 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified Surgical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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

TheCertified Surgical Technologist, in collaboration with the surgical team and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the perioperative patient, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during surgical and other invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Surgical Technologist ensures effective communication with the circulator, the surgeon, the patient and their family, as well as the other members of the surgical team.

What you will do in this role:

· You will set up and manage instruments, equipment, and supplies for all surgical procedures

· You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile field while passing instrumentation during an invasive procedure

· You will perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed

· You will assist in patient positioning, transporting, and obtaining needed equipment

· You will clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization

· You will assist in prepping room for the next patient

What qualifications you will need:

· Graduation from an accredited school of Surgical Technologist required

· A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required

· A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

· One to two years of OR experience is preferred