Certified Surgical Technologist-Float

Ascension Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare seeks a Surgical Tech for PRN staffing at Good Health Solutions in Austin, Texas. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have BLS certification and appropriate Surgical Tech credentials, joining a dedicated team committed to compassionate care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA required.
• 2 years cumulative experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical suite with sterile instruments.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Nurse Staffing

+ **Schedule:** PRN

+ **Hospital:** Good Health Solutions

+ **Location:** Austin, Texas

**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.

+ 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 monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.

**Requirements**

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 within 6 Months (180 days) of 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.

**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.

**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.

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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.**