Surgical Technologist

Hey there. I've been placing surgical techs for over a decade, and I can tell you this is one of the good ones. Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA needs someone who knows their way around an OR. It's not just about passing instruments; it's about being a steady pair of hands when it matters most.

The Work

You're the person who makes sure everything is ready to go. You'll prep for procedures and arrange the sterile instrument tables. During surgery, you assist the surgeons directly; passing what they need, holding retractors, anticipating their next move. A big part of this is maintaining that safe, aseptic environment for every patient on your table.

You'll be working under the direct supervision of an RN for selected patient care tasks within the OR suite.

What You Need to Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must have completed a Surgical Technologist course.
• Current BCLS certification is required.
• One to two years of experience as a Surgical Tech in an acute care facility would be great, but it's listed as preferred.

The Schedule & Pay

This is a full time position. The hourly wage range is $47.85 to $56.36.

Just so you know, that displayed estimate is the typical range for hires. What you actually get depends on your specific skills, your years of experience, and how it compares to others in the role already. They also mention that the typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of that range.

The Good Stuff (Benefits)

HCA Healthcare put up to $300 million into programs for their team members over three years. That tells you something about where you stand here.

• Health: Comprehensive medical plans cover many common services with no cost or a low copay. Those plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, plus free telemedicine and free AirMed medical transportation. There are additional options for dental and vision benefits. Life and disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts. A whole menu of supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity. Even auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance. There's an Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee only coverage based on income. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Money & Future: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay (based on how long you've been there). Employee Stock Purchase Plan lets you buy HCA Healthcare stock at a 10% discount. Education assistance covers tuition, student loans, certification support, and even dependent scholarships. Retirement readiness help with rollover assistance and preferred banking partnerships. A colleague recognition program.
• Time & Family: Their Time Away From Work Program includes paid time off, paid family leave, and both long- and short term disability coverage. Family support through fertility/family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child care, elder care, pet care… even home/auto repair and event planning.
• Extras: Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.

A Bit About Good Samaritan

The hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965. It's a 470+ bed facility known as a leader in advanced cardiology services with full diagnostic capabilities. They have specialized programs in echocardiography Vascular Sonograph EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center one of only three hospitals in the country to get a fifth consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. Oh they're also in the Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame as the “Best Place to Have a Baby” complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU specializing in pediatric surgery. HCA Healthcare itself has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies more than ten times. Note: Eligibility for all those benefits can vary by location. If being part of that kind of operation sounds right keep reading.

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