Surgical Tech First Assist(PRN)

Company: HCA, Hospital Corporation of America
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Do you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.We value your contributions. Our employee recognition programs encourage our teams to raise the bar. We are currently seeking a*Surgical **First Assist** * to join our family. Come be a part of the change! We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.*_HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast - Pasadena, TX_* *_Surgical First Assist - Operating Room_**HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast*has been serving the needs of Southeast Harris County for 55 years. It offers 364 licensed beds, a NICU, an Advanced Wound Care Center, and a full complement of hospital services. *HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast*is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas. Facilities include: 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center. * **What will you do in the role?* * Addresses the physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment and communicates with surgeon continuously as needed about the patient's condition. * Assist surgeon during operative and invasive procedures providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. * In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs pre and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care and performs these functions during the procedure under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. *Education:*Current National Surgical Technologist certification required from an accredited educational program for surgical technologist and completion of a Surgical Assisting Program or medical graduate such as Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy or foreign medical graduate.*What qualifications you will need:* * Holds either a State of Texas surgical assistant license and/or maintains certification from either the National Surgical Assistant Association, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, American Board of Surgical Assistants or any other national certifying or licensing body of recognized standing. * Minimum 2 years experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist * One year previous experience as a First Assist preferred * American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification requiredHCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune's list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list. In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our recruiters.*We are actively interviewing so 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.**Job:** **Nursing - Professional* **Title:** *Surgical Tech First Assist(PRN)* **Location:** *Texas-Pasadena-HCA Houston Southeast* **Requisition ID:** *00009-147068*

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