Certified Surgical Technologist- Main OR

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Main Operating Room. This full-time day position supports sterile preparation, instrument handoffs, patient positioning, and transport.

The role emphasizes meticulous instrument counts and organized instrumentation throughout procedures. Minimum requirements include a BLS certification within 1 month and NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credentials prior to hire, with an educational path ranging from high school equivalency to

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA prior to hire date.
• High school equivalent with 2+ years experience or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operative suite with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping, and transport.
• Maintain instrument counts and organization throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical Instrument Handling

Team Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years experience

NCCT Surgical Tech credential

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

Tools

NCCT Surgical Tech credential

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

Job description

• 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 monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

Your future role at a glance

• Department: Main OR
• Schedule: Full Time Days
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 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 monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• 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 prior to 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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