Surgical Tech First Assist PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Tech First Assist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Provides direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient. Addresses the physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. 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 preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant 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. Participates in performance improvement activities.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• You will assist the Operating Room Surgeons and staff to assure a safe and therapeutic environment for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• You will communicate with surgeon continuously as needed about the patient’s condition and assist surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• You will assist circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient/OR Suite to include but not limited to Foley catheter placement; tourniquet application; cricoid pressure application; gathering needed supplies/equipment for the procedure; other procedures as needed.
• You will have accountability for delivering quality patient care and for promoting a positive image of the department.
• You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the Surgical Services team.
  
  

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist certification program required from an accredited educational institution, and completion of the Surgical Assisting Certification Exam.
• Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Certification as a Surgical First Assist required.
• 2 years’ experience as Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• 1 year experience as a Surgical First Assist Required
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
  
  

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
  
  

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a full-service 330 bed medical center and a tertiary referral center – all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center. We are also a Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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 Surgical Tech First Assist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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