Certified Surgical Tech General Surgery

Ascension Health; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Surgery department. The role involves preparing the operating suite with sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies, passing instruments to the surgeon, and assisting with patient positioning and draping.

Requirements include a BLS certification within 30 days of hire and Surgical Tech credentials from NCCT or NBSTSA. Education ranges from high school equivalency with experience to an associate/technical degree or

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire date.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA obtained prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and instruments.
• Hand required instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor counts throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School equivalency with 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Kokomo, IN

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

• Department: Surgery

• Schedule: Days | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.

• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

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 Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

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

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.

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Min Salary: 25.17

Max Salary 35.08