Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)- Burn Surgery

Ascension; Indianapolis, Cary (IN, NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Indiana as a Surgical Tech focusing on Burn Surgery. This role involves preparing surgical suites, assisting during operations, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. With a strong commitment to community service and professional growth, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on patient care. Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for advancement in a respected healthcare system.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping during surgeries.
• Maintain organized instruments and monitor counts throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Instrument Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• 20k Sign-on bonus based on experience
• Department: Burn Surgery
• Schedule: Full-Time Days
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

The CST will primarily focus on Burn Team cases and, initially, may also assist with the Main OR and Plastics.

What You Will Do

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

1. Prepare the surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
2. Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
3. Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
4. Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credential from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire or transfer.
  • Surgical Tech credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire or transfer.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree/Technical degree, OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Additional Preferences

2 years of burn or plastics CST experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the Indianapolis and Evansville areas, we offer careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.

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

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. Joining Ascension means more than a job; it's an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and associates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or other protected statuses, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish.

As a military-friendly organization, we support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, offering flexible careers and benefits to leverage their unique experiences.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term & short-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement opportunities.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.