Certified Surgical Technologist

AECOM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical services. The role involves preparing operating rooms, assisting surgeons during procedures, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers numerous benefits including paid time off, health insurance options, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term and short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Requires Surgical Tech credentialing from recognized bodies.
• Education may include high school diploma or an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments during operations.
• Assist with patient positioning and care.

Skills

BLS Provider certification

Surgical Tech credential

Patient care skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years related experience

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Surgical Services

+ **Schedule:** M-F 0645-1515 **during orientation** . Permanent schedule will be determined upon successful completion of orientation.

+ **Hospital:** Seton Main, 38th St

+ **Location:** Austin, TX

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

+ 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.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

+ 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.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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