Certified Surgical Technologist - CV - Operating Room

Ascension; Evansville, Newport News (IN, VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic Surgery Services team. This role involves facilitating safe surgical procedures, preparing operating suites, and assisting surgeons with necessary instruments. With a commitment to community impact and a rich history of healthcare service, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Plans with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist from an accredited CST program.
• 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist in transporting and positioning patients for surgery.
• Monitor and track instrument counts during procedures.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care

Instrument Sterilization

BLS Certification

CST Credential

Cardiovascular Operating Room Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign On Bonus may be available
• Department: Surgery Services
• Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift - 6am-2:30pm or 6:30am-3pm, Monday to Friday, Call requirements.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
• Location: 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

What You Will Do

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepare the surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• 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. Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Surgical Tech credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire or transfer date.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

MUST BE A CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST FROM AN ACCREDITED CST PROGRAM.

MUST HAVE CARDIOVASCULAR OPERATING ROOM EXPERIENCE.

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, we offer careers across various 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 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive community impact. Join us to enhance your life and the lives of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

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

As a military-friendly organization, we support career flexibility and offer benefits to military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience in our workplace.

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We only make employment offers through our official application process. Beware of fraudulent offers; we do not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Benefits

Our benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement plans with employer matching, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and community service opportunities.

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