Certified Surgical Technologist Surgicare

Ascension Health; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Family leave

Job summary

Ascension Health is hiring a Surgical Tech for the Evansville, IN area within Ascension St. Vincent SurgiCare. The role requires assisting the surgical team, preparing the operating room, and maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures.

You will handle instrument counts, assist the surgeon by passing tools, and help position and drape patients according to procedure needs. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting the Surgery department.

Qualifications

• Surgical tech duties and competencies in the operating room.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfer.
• Familiarity with instrument counts and room setup.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Hands required instruments to surgeon during procedures.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instrument counts and organized storage throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience / Associate's degree / Technical degree / 4 years cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Evansville, IN

• Facility : Ascension St. Vincent SurgiCare

• Department/Specialty : Surgery

• Schedule : Full Time | Rotating

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.

• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• One or more of the following:

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• One or more of the following:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 25.17

Max Salary 35.08