CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FIRST ASSIST

Valley Hospital Medical Center, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Valley Hospital Medical Center, Inc. is looking for a Surgical Tech in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position involves assisting surgeons during operations and ensuring patient care and safety are prioritized. Candidates should have surgical tech experience and relevant certifications.

The role requires a commitment to maintenance and compliance with all policies, with a focus on professionalism and patient dignity.

A competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment are offered, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years surgical tech experience required.
• Current CSFA or equivalent certification required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge appropriate to patient age.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures.
• Attend to patients’ direct care needs.
• Maintain a professional attitude related to patient dignity.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Clinical Competencies Enhancement

BLS Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients’ direct care needs. Accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure. Maintains a professional attitude with respect to the dignity, privacy, and safety of the patient. Functions within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and appropriate state law.

Qualifications

Education

Technical School/2 Years College / Associate’s Degree: Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

Three to five (3-5) years surgical tech experience required. Five to eight (5-8) years surgical tech experience preferred.

Technical Skills

Continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to perioperative or First Assisting practice.

License/Certification

Current CSFA certification (through NBSTSA), CSA (through NSAA), or SA‑C certification (through ABSA) required. Certification must be maintained for employment. Current American Heart Association (BLS).

Other

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.

Benefits

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
• 401k with company match
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.