Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Main OR

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated surgical professionals to join their team. This role involves facilitating surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and assisting with patient care. With a rich history of providing exceptional health services, this organization offers a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a team that values community involvement and personal growth while being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving health outcomes. Your skills will be essential in delivering high-quality surgical care in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentialing from NCCT or NBSTSA required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical suite with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Positioning

Instrument Handling

Sterile Techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Main OR

+ Schedule: Full Time Evenings

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent

+ Location: Indianapolis, IN

+ Sign On Bonus

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
2. Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
3. Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
4. Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
5. Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.