Surgical Tech (Certified, PRN)

Job overview

Surgical Tech (Certified, PRN) at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. This is an onsite, per diem position with a salary range of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year. Valley Regional Medical Center is part of HCA Healthcare. This role demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, prepares for surgery by pulling appropriate supplies and instruments, and maintains a safe sterile field.

What you'll do

• Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by “pulling” the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instruments and their applications.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field by positioning sharps correctly, labeling all medications on sterile field, understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the OR, and participating in a “timeout” with the rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instrument to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient.
• Understands the principles of and can competently assist a surgeon during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
• Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to close a surgical site (under physician supervision) with appropriate suture.
• Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma /GED preferred

Skills & competencies

surgical tech

certified

prn

brownsville tx

valley regional medical center

per diem

nursing support

onsite

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, AirMed medical transportation, Fertility and family building benefits, Free counseling services, Family support, 401(k) Plan with 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Retirement readiness and rollover services, Education assistance, Colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program

About the employer

Valley Regional Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.