Certified Surgical OR Tech

Company: Methodist ASC Landmark
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: November 11, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Methodist ASC Landmark have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Certified Surgical OR Tech you can be a part of change.

Benefits

We are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Methodist ASC Landmark, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

Learn more about Employee Benefits

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Certified Surgical OR Tech. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room. This may include: direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, collection and recording of pertinent clinical data in the medical record and consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with Association of Surgical Technologists
• Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments
• Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
• Assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces
• Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available

Qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (preferred)
• One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***Online certification not acceptable

Methodist Surgery Center Landmark is located in San Antonio, Texas. We are an ambulatory surgery center affiliated with Methodist Healthcare System. Our center specializes in outpatient same-day surgical procedures. We provide our services to the residents of San Antonio, Bexar County and the surrounding communities in the Hill Country and South Texas areas.

Landmark specializes in same-day surgical procedures that allows patients to recover at home. We are a new facility with experienced physicians. We bring the quality of care you have come to associate with the Methodist Healthcare System.  We offer a state of the art facility with 5 ORs and 1 GI room. The center is projected to perform 6000 cases per year when fully functional.  Our location is near the northwest interchange of 1604 and I-10. Landmark is easily accessible to make your outpatient surgery experience hassle-free. We provide Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, General, OB/GYN, Dermatology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, and Plastic/Reconstructive surgery.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.  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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical OR Tech opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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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