Certified Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition discounts

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Via Christi, St Francis team in Wichita, KS. You will prepare specialized surgical environments, coordinate sterile instruments, and support cardiovascular and neurosurgical procedures to ensure smooth operative flow.

Qualifications include BLS, NBSTSA/NCCT/AST credentials, and a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience. This full-time, day-shift role features four 10-hour shifts with call and holiday rotation, plus

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date required; accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from NBSTSA/NCCT/AST prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-tech surgical environments by coordinating sterile instruments and specialized supplies to ensure seamless procedural flow.
• Deliver precise instrumentation during complex cardiovascular and neurosurgical cases to support the surgical team.
• Safeguard patient wellbeing by maintaining a sterile field and monitoring instrument counts throughout the operative journey.
• Assist surgeons with hemostasis and patient positioning to ensure optimal surgical access and safety.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Team coordination

BLS

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

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Wichita, KS

• Facility : Via Christi, St Francis

• Specialty : Cardiovascular OR

• Schedule : Day Shift l Full-time | Four 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 5:00pm with call and holiday rotation

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare high-tech surgical environments by coordinating sterile instruments and specialized supplies to ensure seamless procedural flow.

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by delivering precise instrumentation during complex cardiovascular and neurosurgical cases.

• Safeguard patient wellbeing by meticulously monitoring instrument counts and maintaining a sterile field throughout the entire operative journey.

• Support critical clinical outcomes by assisting surgeons with hemostasis and patient positioning to ensure optimal surgical access and safety.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• 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.

Additional Preferences:

• Educational Foundation: Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

• Specialized Scrub Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience scrubbing for cardiothoracic or neurosurgical procedures.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 29.09

Max Salary 40.56