INTRODUCTION

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery? At St. David’s Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Surgical Technologist in Labor and Delivery, you will work as a member of the surgical team in the operating room and on the unit, assisting surgeons during surgical and non-surgical procedures. You will initiate case preparation, anticipate needs of the surgeon, patient and other members of the scrub team.

• You will provide surgery technical assistance for surgical procedures pertaining to OB-GYN
• You will provide patient care including skin preparation for procedures, positioning of patients, and inter-operative care
• You will be responsible for retracting tissue, clamping bleeders for hemostasis, clamping tissue for retraction, and cutting and removing sutures
• You will apply fundal pressure during cesarean sections to facilitate deliveries
• You will apply sutures and dressings post surgical procedure
• You will obtain, care, and handle specimens
• You will set up and break down the sterile field, transport patients, maintain special procedure carts, and maintain machines and equipment
• You will maintain log books and supplies for the unit

Job Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience in an applicable field – preferred

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technology OR completed appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the U.S or in the US Public Health Service

o If not meeting the aforementioned requirements: was employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility before 9/1/09

Licenses and Certifications

• Surgical Technologists that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. The certification must be from:

o The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; OR
o The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; OR

o Another surgical technologist certification program approved by the department

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist if experience is less than 5 years – preferredSt. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women’s services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
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.
“Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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

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