Certified Surgical Tech

Description

Do you have the career opportunities as aSurgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital,offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,careerand retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a lowcopay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and freeAirMedmedical transportation.

• Additionaloptions 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, movingassistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits throughProgyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional,physicaland financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoptionassistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Educationassistance(tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time AwayFromWork Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Ourteams area committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work asa(an)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 andexpertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room.   You will function under the direct supervision of the OR nurse. You will be responsible for the sterile field, instrumentation, sterile technique, and other tasks required during the procedure.   

What you will do in this role: 

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.  
• You will promote customer service initiatives.  

• You will function as scrub person during operative procedures.  

• You will demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.  

• You will assist in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned  

• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients. 

What qualifications you will need:  

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program or equivalent training. 

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred. 

• Surgical technologist students may be hired prior to graduation (within 3 months of graduation). Upon graduation, verification of completion of requirements will be verified. Failure to complete graduation requirements can result in termination of the position. 

• Detail-oriented withabilityto sustain concentration over long periods of time. 

• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. 

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 25 pounds 

• BLS certification (new employees have up to 90 days from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers) 

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. Weprovidea full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatalnursesand respiratory therapists.These staff are on site at all times.Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"Bricks andmortardo 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 Technologistopening. We review all