With more than 110 sites across Central Texas, St. David’s HealthCare includes seven of the area’s leading hospitals and is one of the largest health systems in Texas. The organization was recognized with a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award—the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence—in 2014. St. David’s HealthCare is the third-largest private employer in the Austin area, with more than 8,700 employees. St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between hospital management company HCA and two local non-profits—St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The proceeds from the operations of the hospitals fund the foundations, which, in turn, invest those dollars back into the community. Since the inception of St. David’s HealthCare in 1996, more than $269 million have been given back to the community to improve the health and healthcare of people in Central Texas. 

Summary

The surgical technologist functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Physician to facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. The surgical technologist possesses knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and current technology used to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.  Direct and indirect patient care activities include the following type of functions: clinical, clerical, materials management, and housekeeping. The surgical technologist trains and precepts less experienced surgical tech staff in the preparation of the more complex and difficult cases. They serve as a preceptor for surgical technology students and RN interns in multiples specialties and as a resource person for all specialties. The surgical technologist teaches and directs less experienced surgical staff in room preparation and turnover. The technologist participates in unit activities.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Current certification as BLS Healthcare Provider
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist School
• A minimum of three (3) years recent experience as a Surgical Technologist with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical specialties
• Expertise in General, GYN, Orthopedic, Neuro, and CV preferred

Compensation commensurate with experience with salary range:

• Candidates with 3-4 years ($22.39-23.40/hr)
• Candidates with 5-7 years ($23.40-24.42/hr)
• Candidates with 8+ years ($24.42-$25.64/hr)

Round Rock facility: candidates with CV experience will likely offer strong candidates sign-on ($3500)

all candidates with scrub experience are + at this point; candidates with frequent job moves – HMs will want to know why.

*$6,000 split 80/20 for this position ONLY!!!