**Description** **Introduction** Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Surgical TechMethodist Hospital Metropolitan **Benefits** Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, 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 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. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** We are seeking a(an) Surgical Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! **Job Summary and Qualifications** **The Surgical Technologistis responsible forassistingwith the delivery of qualitysurgicalcare throughplanning andanticipatingthe surgeon/procedure needs and coordinatingwith the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. Demonstratescompetency in surgical technologyto include allmajor surgical specialty areas;includesgathering and preparingsterile supplies, equipment, preparing/maintainingthe sterile field andassistingthe surgeon by supplyingsterile instruments/supplies tothe sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. Performsroutine scrubroleas well specifically delegated department duties. Consistently followscurrent AORNand regulatorystandards and established policies and procedures of the System.** + Plansfor and obtainsthe equipment and suppliesneededfor assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and specific patient needs. + Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's recommendations and specifications forusesduring surgical procedures.Opens sterile packs,instrumentsand supplies for each procedure according toestablishedaseptic techniques and protocols. + Monitors sterile field during procedure andtakes appropriate measurestoinsureintegrity of sterile field and maintenance of sterile techniques. Initiates corrective action for any break in technique. + Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician’s orders. + Maintains accountability for instruments,spongesand sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects areretainedin the surgical wound. Takesappropriate actionif item count is not correct and informs theappropriate staff. + Consistently follows safety procedures and protocols for Timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardouschemicalsand lasers. + Performs high-level disinfection using established policies and procedures asrequired. What qualifications you will need:Education: + High School graduate or GED equivalentrequired. + Graduate of asurgicaltechnologistprogramORhires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with1-yearexperience in ahospital setting as a surgical technologist. Experience:Nonerequired(unless used in lieu of education asstatedabove). MinimumLicense, Certificates, or Registrations Required: Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologistsenteringpractice after09/01/2009 must have andmaintain surgical technologist certification.Individuals that performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification. 1. CERTIFIED:Must have andmaintainONEof the following: 1. CST–Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technologyand SurgicalAssisting (NBSTSA)(formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the SurgicalTechnologist)OR 1. TS-C-Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing(NCCT) + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®. Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. For the fifth consecutive year we are recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. **We are interviewing 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.