Certified Surgical Technologist - CV

Ascension Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality surgical services. As a vital member of the surgical team, you will facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures, ensuring the operating suite is prepared with sterile instruments and solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact patient care. With a commitment to community service and a supportive workplace, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentialing required before or shortly after hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical operating suite.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Positioning

Instrument Management

Sterile Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

Details

+ Sign on bonus available

+ Department: Surgical Services

+ Schedule: Monday-Friday 3p-11p. There is CVOR on-call requirements.

+ Hospital: Seton Medical Center Austin

+ Location: 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, Texas 78705-1006

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/track 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 within 6 Months (180 days) of 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

Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in the OR.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

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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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.