Corpus Christi Medical Center · 5 days ago
Surgical Tech Part Time
Corpus Christi, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCorpus Christi Medical Center is a healthcare system committed to providing quality patient care. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist Certified to assist physicians during surgical procedures, maintain a sterile environment, and manage surgical supplies and instruments.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field
Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by “pulling” the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure
Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications
Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in order to prepare and assist in surgical procedures
Maintains a safe sterile field by: a – positioning sharps correctly b – labeling all medications on sterile field c – understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the O.R. d – Participating in a “timeout” with rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety
Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instruments to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient
Understands the principles of and can competently assist a surgeon during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself
Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications
Demonstrates the ability to close a surgical site (under physician supervision) with appropriate suture
Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase
You will be assigned to the Operating Room to assist physicians with instruments during the surgical procedure
You will be responsible for meeting Standards of Practice, managing supplies and equipment, and participate in maintaining proper inventory on all instruments in the department
You will be responsible for coordinating instrumentation and surgical supplies, and assisting in surgical suite preparation for a variety of surgical cases; including but not limited to trauma
You must have knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile environments, instrument care and handling
You will have the ability to work as a team player and meet the needs of the surgical team
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role is required
Certification in Surgical Technology or verifiable Surgical Tech experience prior to 9/1/2009 is required
Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required
High School Graduate / GED
Preferred
1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred
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 free 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.
Free counseling services and 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 with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi Medical Center provides health care and medical care services based in South Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark R.
Chief Operating Officer
Dean Hommer
Chief Medical Officer
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