Certified Surgical Tech Market Float Pool

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling, &

Job summary

Ascension in the Austin area is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support multiple locations. The role involves preparing the operating suite, handing instruments to the surgeon, and assisting with patient positioning and draping throughout procedures.

Candidates must have BLS within 30 days, NCCT NBSTSA credentials, or equivalent, plus a high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/technical degree.

Qualifications

• BLS provider within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• NCCT Surgical Tech credentialed prior to hire or NBSTSA credentialed within 6 months of hire date.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative experience.
• 2 years scrub experience; proficiency in varied service lines preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scrub experience

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years related experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Will float across various locations in the Austin, TX Metro area
• Department: Certified Surgical Technologist Staffing
• Schedule: Schedule: Days l PRN
• Pay: $48 per hour

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 97,000+ 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.

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

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 monitor/track 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 within 6 Months (180 days) of 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

2 years current scrub experience required; proficiency in varied service lines preferred.

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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