Certified Surgical Tech OR

Ascension; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension St. John Owasso is hiring a Surgical Tech to assist in the operating room, preparing the suite, handing instruments, and aiding with patient positioning.

The role requires BLS and NBSTSA or NCCT credentials, a high school diploma or higher, and 2 years of cumulative experience or an associate/technical degree. This is a full-time day-shift position with call; Ascension offers comprehensive benefits as part of a supportive healthcare system.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire; accepted from AHA or red cross.
• NBSTSA surgical tech credential obtained prior to hire date.
• NCCT surgical tech credential obtained prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Hands required instruments to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments and monitors counts throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Surgical tech credential NBSTSA

Surgical tech credential NCCT

Education

High School Diploma Equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Owasso, OK
• Facility: Ascension St. John Owasso
• Department: Operating Room
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | Monday through Friday | 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 drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate 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 instruments counts throughout procedures.

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.

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. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

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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