Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
HCA Healthcare - Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, 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. St. David's South Austin 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, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 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, referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, preferred banking partnerships, education assistance, colleague recognition program, time away from work program, employee health assistance fund, and eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you will accept overall responsibility for a designated surgical area, and will facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. You will ensure all equipment, supplies, and instruments are available and operational, accurate, and organized. You will also train and mentor other staff and serve as a role model. You will assist and oversee tasks performed by Surgical Technologists to ensure that the unit is provided with the supplies, instruments, and necessary equipment needed for procedures. You will oversee the functioning and troubleshooting of equipment. You will prepare for each procedure and/or surgery and demonstrate proper positioning of the patient on the operating room table. You will maintain a clean operating room suite for patients. You will assist in the maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper utilization, cleaning, care, and sterilization. You will anticipate the surgeon's needs during surgery, and obtain preferences from physicians regarding procedures. You will be responsible for ensuring supplies and equipment have been ordered, as well as restocking unused sterile supplies and equipment. You will assist with operating room turnover. What Qualifications You Will Need:
Experience: 5 years of recent experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient and outpatient surgical specialties. Experience with Cardiovascular surgeries. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program. Licenses and Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy. St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare, is a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program, advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center, comprehensive cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic programs, full-service maternity and newborn care, and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist 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.