Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery OR
HCA Healthcare
**Description**
**Introduction**
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join The Woman's Hospital of Texas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
**Benefits**
The Woman's Hospital of Texas, 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._**
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified 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 and expertise!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
The CST in the Operating Room undertakes the managerial responsibilities for one or more Specialty areas in the Main OR and/or Outpatient Surgery in coordination with the Nurse Supervisor, Educator, Manager and Director. The CST i is directly responsible for the performance of the Specialty, by coordinating, supervising, and providing high quality professional care for the surgical patient within the confines of the approved budget. She/he assesses and maintains the equipment, instruments, supplies and specialty items that may impact patient care. He/she will be a resource/preceptor for other staff members as needed. She/he acts as a scrub person, knowledgeable about the procedure being performed and able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality care in accordance with established nursing service standards of practice.
**What you will do in this role:**
+ Demonstrates working to achieve goals set previous evaluation
+ Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct at all times
+ Shows functional and technical knowledge and skills to effectively perform and manage assigned surgical cases
+ Adheres to standards of practice, policy and procedure to ensure appropriate patient focused care.
+ Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and endeavors to conserve where possible.
+ Maintains good working relationships with other team members, physicians and other hospital departments.
+ Participates with RN to make sure all documentation is accurate.
+ Practices all disciplines required for Maintenance of Universal Protocol and Retained Surgical Item Protocol.
+ Participates in Performance Improvement Activity
+ Precepts other staff members as needed
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Prefer graduate of accredited school of Surgical Technology or equivalent.
+ American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
+ Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
+ Six months recent scrub experience required. Minimum 1 year hospital O.R. experience
At The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/the-womans-hospital-of-texas) , _our care philosophy is Woman First. It’s in our name, and it’s in our founding mission_ . Our **420+ bed hospital** was founded in 1976 by 29 physicians who recognized a need in Houston for a facility focused solely on women in all stages of life. We were the **first women's hospital in Houston and first facility in Texas dedicated to the health of women and newborns** . Today, we are the state’s premier facility dedicated to the health of women and children offering expertise and an outstanding level of care in breast health, imaging, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, and pediatrics. We deliver 800+ babies a month, more than any other hospital in Texas, and care for more multiple births than any other hospital in the region. Our Level IV NICU provides the highest level of care for premature babies and we have the area's only March of Dimes NICU Family Support program. As a member of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the region, we are a part of a network that delivers stronger, smarter and more accessible care to women than any other medical system across the Houston area.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do 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 Certified Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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