Certified Surgical Technologist

Ascension; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension in Fishers, IN is seeking a Surgical Technician for the day shift in the Surgery department. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments to the surgeon, assisting with patient positioning and draping, and maintaining instrument counts throughout procedures.

You must have BLS certification within 30 days, and Surgical Tech credentials (NCCT or NBSTSA). Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience or an

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from NCCT or NBSTSA prior to hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience OR Associate/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile technique

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years applicable cumulative job experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Fishers, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Surgery

Schedule: Day Shift Full-time

Shifts will be three (12-hour) shifts, Monday- Friday.

Some weekend, weekday and holiday call shifts required

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.

Additional Preferences

• Candidates with 1+ years OR hospital strongly preferred.

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 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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