Certified Surgical Technologist

Ascension; Williamsport (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance / counseling

Job summary

Ascension Williamsport is seeking a Surgical Tech to facilitate safe, efficient surgeries in a PRN Day schedule. You will prepare the surgical suite, handle instruments, and assist the surgeon during procedures in the Surgery department.

Requirements include BLS within 30 days of hire and NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credentials. Education options include HS equivalency with experience or an Associate/Technical degree. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements: BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years experience OR Associate/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile operating suite and instruments.
• Hand instruments to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Maintain instrument counts and organization throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical Tech

Sterile Technique

Patient Positioning

Instrument Handling

Education

HS equiv / 2 yrs exp OR Assoc/Tech OR 4 yrs job exp

NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

Tools

NCCT NBSTSA credentials

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Williamsport, IN

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Williamsport

Department/Specialty: Surgery

Schedule: PRN | Days

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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

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.

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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