Surgical Technologist

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Surgical Technologist opening with Doctors
Hospital of Augusta today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the
HCA Healthcare team.
_Shift: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m._

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, 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._
We are seeking a(an) Surgical Technologist for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Technologist, in collaboration with the surgical team and under
the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for the care
and safety of the perioperative patient, instrumentation, supplies, and
equipment during surgical and other invasive and non-invasive procedures. The
Surgical Technologist ensures effective communication with the circulator, the
surgeon, the patient and their family, as well as the other members of the
surgical team.
What you will do in this role:
· You will set up and manage instruments, equipment, and supplies for all
surgical procedures
· You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile field while passing
instrumentation during an invasive procedure
· You will perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation
and before incision is closed
· You will assist in patient positioning, transporting, and obtaining needed
equipment
· You will clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
· You will assist in prepping room for the next patient
What qualifications you will need:
· Graduation from an accredited school of Surgical Technologist or Certificate
of Completion of the Operating Room Specialist Course from the Military is
required
· A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required in the South Carolina
hospitals and is strongly preferred in the Georgia and Florida hospitals
· A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life
Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
· One to two years of OR experience is preferred

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate

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_Doctors Hospital of Augusta_ has provided quality healthcare services
since 1973. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced
technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed
hospital is one of the region’s leading acute care facilities. We offer a
wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally
recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center , accredited by the American
College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint
Commission’s certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee
replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited
facility in the area.
At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our
people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when
we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most
compassionate way.
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.
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> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing 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.
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