Surgical Technologist - Full-time / Part-time

Description

Surgical Technologist

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Shift: Full-Time, Days (7/10 hr. shifts, weekends only)

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a 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.

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 like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Behavior demonstrates understanding and adherence to RRMC values, which are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, and Safety – STARS
• Attendance record reflects a punctual, dependable, and responsible employee
• Demonstrates adherence to the principles of safety and infection control and the reporting requirements for each
• Appropriately handles all information including confidential information
• Strives to anticipate and exceed expectations of the customers as demonstrated by positive customer comments and management observation
• Communicates in a clear, courteous manner, demonstrating positive interpersonal skills
• Utilizes RRMC property and resources effectively and efficiently
• Willingly accepts and performs all assigned duties
• Reflects RRMC values and a sensitivity to RRMC’s ethical and compliance principles in daily activities
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct
• Demonstrates support for patient’s rights in day to day interactions
• Maintains safe, physical environment and required equipment and supplies
• Gives direct patient care as delegated
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to all age groups
• Respects patient privacy and confidentiality
• Notifies the responsible RN of any changes in the patient’s condition, noted problems encountered, or need for change in the prescribed plan of care
• Be an effective member of the healthcare team by:
• • Assisting with restocking of rooms in endoscopy
  • Assisting other members of the team with duties to achieve quality care
  • Assisting in the orientation of new employees
  • Participating in unit conferences and quality improvement projects
• Safely and efficiently uses patient care equipment by:
• • Practicing principles of good body mechanics
  • Removing discontinued equipment from the rooms and returning to the appropriate place
  • Charging items from supply cart to the appropriate patient
• Continually develop necessary skills to maintain competence
• Communicates any patient’s report of pain to the nursing staff
• Maintains working knowledge of hazardous materials kept on the unit, their storage and procedure for spill clean up
• Attends educational programs/inservices related to job performance and self development
• Safely and efficiently performs patient transport to and from treatment area
• Assists in the positioning of patients to insure safety, proper alignment, and protection of skin, nerves, and joints
• Cleans and disinfects endoscopic equipment according to recommended procedure and hospital policy
• Able to identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands proper reporting mechanism
• Able to set up and assist with endoscopic procedures outside the department as indicated by patient acuity

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers 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.

 

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our 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.