Certified Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Cardiovascular Operating Room. The role supports sterile and non-sterile instrument prep, assists surgeons by passing instruments, and helps with patient positioning and draping.

The position requires BLS certification within 1 month of hire and one of several NBSTSA/NCCT/AST credentials. A high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/technical degree is required. Call duties may occur outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS provider certification within 1 month of hire date (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA, NCCT (TS-C), or AST (CST) prior to hire date.
• Education options include high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hands required instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor instrument counts during procedures.
• Assist surgeons with achieving hemostasis during surgery.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument transfer

Patient positioning

Team communication

Intraoperative hemostasis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Tulsa, OK

- Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

- Department: Cardiovasular Operating Room

- Schedule: Full-time day shift. Monday through Friday, 6:30am - 2:30pm. Call required. Must be able to work occasional night, weekend, or holiday.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• - Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• - Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• - Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• - Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instrument counts throughout procedures.
• - Assists surgeons' provision of hemostasis during surgery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• - Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• - One or more of the following: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• - Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• - Surgical Tech credentialed from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

Education

• - 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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