HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Surgical Tech Extern PRN
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Fort Pierce, Florida, United States, 34945
Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Tech Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Florida Lawnwood 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 ProgynyFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeingFamily support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase PlanRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime 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.Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Surgical Tech Extern PRN 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 QualificationsThe Surgical Technologist Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Surgical Technologist Extern assists the surgical staff in the perioperative process in accordance with the Surgical Technologist Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Surgical Technologist Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved school of surgical technology and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.What responsibilities you will handle:Collaborates with the Circulating RN and Surgical Tech to organize the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the dayReviews daily cases to ensure adequate stockingEnsures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to proceduresAssists in creating and maintaining an orderly sterile instrument tableUtilizes physician preference cards for efficient setupAssists in preparing for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectivelyAssists with providing care and comfort for the patient throughout the perioperative processTransports patients to and from surgical suite as neededAids in the transfer, positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standardsPerforms and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and teamAssists surgical team during each procedure as instructed, including passing instruments, operating specialty equipment, patient monitoring, handling of medications or specimens, replenishing supplies.Assists in completing all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeonAssists with room turnover, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as neededParticipates in patient and procedural verificationResponds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situationsResponds promptly to on-call situations as scheduledHelps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patientsDemonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraintsEnsures patient privacy and comfortMaintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as neededApplies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient careFollows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policiesDemonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkersUtilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent informationUses system to report potential patient safety issuesWhat qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent PreferredMust be currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist programHCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area’s only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first – no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.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. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Surgical Tech Extern PRN opening. We review all applications. 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