Seasonal Surgical Technologist

Description

Seasonal Surgical Technologist

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Shift: PRN, as needed

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• All seasonal employees are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period.
  
• All positions require 1 year of experience.
  
• Three (3) weekend shifts are required each 4-week schedule period.
  
• During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee).
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital.
  
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401(k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.
  
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for extra shift bonuses (D1/CND, D2/ECD, and D3/EVD)
  
• Current FT/PT/PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2023-2024
  
• Current employees of HWS are not eligible for the seasonal program.
  
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Seasonal Surgical Technologist? At Rapides Regional 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.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, 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

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 Seasonal Surgical Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Maintain safe, physical environment and required equipment and supplies
• Give direct patient care as delegated
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to all age groups
• Provide patient/family education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery and enables the patients to be involved in decisions about their own care
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality of personal communication with or about patients
• Notifies the circulator nurse of any changes in patients’ conditions noted, problems encountered and need for change in plan of care
• Supply inventory maintenance
• Be an effective member of the health care team by:
• • Restocking OR rooms as assigned
  • Assisting with all aspects of care of patient to provide quality care
  • Assisting with orientation of new employees
  • Pulling surgical case supplies
  • Participating in unit conferences and quality improvement projects
• Continually develops skills to maintain competence and expand role to high level OR Tech and to function optimally
• Able to identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands proper reporting mechanism
• Able to recognize adverse drug reactions and demonstrates understanding of proper reporting mechanism once reaction is identified
• Use of patient care equipment and supplies safely and efficiently by practicing principles of good body mechanics and moving equipment and patients
• Removing discontinued use equipment from surgery rooms and storing in proper places
• Reporting broken/defective equipment/supplies promptly and removing from service
• Instrument set maintenance
• Handling equipment safely trying to eliminate damage or breakage
• Notifying circulator of used supplies and equipment so appropriate charge records may be maintained
• Informing circulator of use of implantable supplies to assure tracking of devices maintained
• Assuring sterility of processed instruments
• Understanding principles in sterile processing and storing sterile supplies to maintain integrity
• Demonstrates compliance to policies related to proper posting of surgical cases and processing patients through the surgery department
• Commitment to professional growth
• Sets personal goals to achieve personal satisfaction related to job performance
• Attends educational programs/in-services related to job performance and self-development programs
• Maintain sterile technique according to established policies & procedures by: Maintaining sterile field until the patient leaves the operating room
• Following aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies
• Adhering to policies and procedure for scrubbing, donning gown and gloves, and setting up surgical field and Mayo stand
• Assisting with the needle, sponge, and instrument count according to set policies
• Shares responsibility for carrying out the physicians’ orders by reviewing and following preference cards
• Communicates any patient’s report of pain to the nursing staff
• Assists in following as needed:
• • Transport of patients between holding- surgery-PACU
  • Clean and disinfect endoscopes according to written procedure
  • Perform surgical site prep as directed by physician
• Recognizes possible signs and symptoms of complications of blood transfusion reactions i.e.; itching, rash, back pain and reports to nurse immediately
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned duties, i.e. case preparation, set-up, turn-over in a timely manner, cleaning, removal of appropriate equipment, stocking daily of assigned surgery room
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned specialty areas of equipment and supplies to assure adequate stock for case needs
• Assist in PI data collection
• Assist in QC completion
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills and maintains a collegial relationship with all team members
• Strict adherence to the attendance policy

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

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 Seasonal Surgical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring

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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