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HCA Houston Healthcare · 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist Extern PRN

Brownsville, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

HCA Houston Healthcare is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, offering an opportunity to join Valley Regional Medical Center. The Surgical Tech Extern PRN role involves shadowing licensed Surgical Technologists and assisting with various tasks in the operating room to gain practical experience.

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Responsibilities

Shadow and observe licensed Surgical Technologists and surgeons to gain a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities

Assist in preparing operating rooms, ensuring they are clean, sterile, and well-stocked with the necessary equipment and supplies

Help with the transportation of patients to and from the operating room under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional

Observe and learn proper surgical aseptic techniques and infection control practices

Assist with the preparation and handling of surgical instruments and supplies under the direct supervision of a licensed Surgical Technologist

Provide basic patient care and comfort, such as answering questions, providing reassurance, and ensuring patient privacy

Participate in educational opportunities, such as attending workshops, seminars, or training sessions, as directed by the supervising Surgical Technologist or department manager

Qualification

Surgical technology programAnatomy knowledgePhysiology knowledgeMicrobiology knowledgeMedical terminologyBLS certificationPatient careInfection controlAseptic techniques

Required

Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program

Completion of prerequisite coursework in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and medical terminology

BLS (ARC or AHA)

Benefits

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 Progyny

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

Family support, including adoption assistance, 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

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)

Company

HCA Houston Healthcare

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From Conroe to Texas City, HCA Houston Healthcare serves over one million patients and employs 15,000 people , including 6,900 nurses and 1,800 affiliated physicians.

Founded in 2011