Certified Surgical Technologist Pediatric Operating Room

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit health system seeks a Surgical Technologist for the Pediatric Operating Room at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin. This role involves preparing for and assisting in surgical procedures. Candidates should have BLS certification and a Surgical Tech credential. Competitive benefits including paid time off and health insurance options are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential required prior to hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating suite and assist surgeons.
• Maintain organized instruments and monitor counts.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Organizational skills

Patient positioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Pediatric Operating Room
• Schedule: PRN with Rotating Shifts
• Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723-3051

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. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credential from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire.
  • Surgical Tech credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Preferences

Strongly prefer a Certified Surgical Technologist with one year of Retina experience.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided rewarding healthcare careers since 1902. We operate over 100 clinical locations in Central Texas, including Dell Seton Medical Center and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us to create a career you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates, 2,600 care sites, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. We empower our associates to give back, volunteer, and impact their communities. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides EEO to all applicants and associates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, lactation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or other protected statuses under law.

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As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, valuing their experience and perspectives.

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

Benefits

Paid time off, health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer match, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental and adoption leave, tuition reimbursement, and community engagement opportunities.

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