Certified Surgical Technologist - CST - LDRPN

Ascension Healthcare; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers the chance to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency while working alongside skilled professionals. You'll prepare the surgical suite, assist surgeons with instruments, and help position patients, all while making a meaningful impact on their health journey. With a commitment to community and professional development, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow in a rewarding field. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to patient well-being, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping during surgery.

Skills

Surgical procedures facilitation

Sterile techniques

Instrument handling

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile solutions

Job description

Details

+ Department: LDRPN

+ Schedule: Part Time, 7:00pm-7:30am, Two 12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekend and holiday schedule; Call would only occur should the other CST be on vacation. When not working as a CST, there will be PCT responsibility assisting Nurses in all areas of LDRPN.

+ Hospital: Ascension St.Vincent Kokomo

+ Location: Kokomo, Indiana

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.

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

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

1. 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 St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers 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 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.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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