Certified Surgical Technologist

Dignity Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus in Las Vegas is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. You will prepare the OR, pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and assist with patient positioning to support safe, efficient procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of acute care experience as a CST, NBSTSA certification, and current BLS. Join a 147-bed facility rooted in compassionate care within a faith-based system dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year recent full-time acute care experience as a certified surgical technologist.
• Graduate from accredited Surgical Technologist program with certification.
• Annual 15 hours of NBSTSA continuing education.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs.
• Pass instruments, maintain sterile field, count items and handle specimens.
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure aseptic technique.
• Communicate effectively and uphold patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Sterile technique

Anticipate needs

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you'll be an integral surgical team member, providing skilled assistance for safe, efficient procedures critical to patient outcomes.

Every day you will prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and maintaining the sterile field. You'll count items, handle specimens, assist with patient positioning, and adhere strictly to aseptic technique.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong sterile technique knowledge, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety are essential.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year recent full-time experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist.

• May consider any experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center where procedures are performed that have the same acuity level or level of complexity as an acute care facility.

• Graduate from high school or equivalent program.

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program to include certification.

• Surgical Technology training - Earns 15 units of continued education every year as required by NBSTSA.

• BLS-American Heart Association

• CT ORT = Certified Surgical Technologist Nat’l. The Certified Surgical Technologist certification must be provisioned through the NBSTSA.

• Current employees hired in this position before January 1 2018 have been grandfathered and are exempt from the requirement to obtain NBSTSA certification.

• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred

• One year recent fulltime experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist to include experience with trauma and open heart.

• CST certification provisioned through the NBSTSA preferred but may be grandfathered in compliance with current Nevada Revised Statutes.

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, and become part of a legacy of compassionate care spanning over 70 years. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the inspiring vision of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Dignity Health is deeply committed to providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care, with a special focus on serving the poor and underserved – a mission we proudly uphold at St. Rose Dominican.

At San Martín, we don't just provide medical care; we foster a holistic environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our 147-bed facility in Las Vegas is designed with both patient well-being and employee comfort in mind. You'll work in a modern setting featuring serene spaces like the Rendina Family Healing Garden with its cascading waterfall and the reflective labyrinth designed by Robert Ferré – amenities that offer peace and tranquility not just to our patients, but to our dedicated staff as well. Our quiet chapel provides a sacred space for all seeking solace.

We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are passionate about a career where your skills are valued, your compassion is celebrated, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we invite you to explore opportunities at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus. Join our family and continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need, while building a rewarding future for yourself.

Pay Range

$38.44 - $53.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.