CST Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Ascension Healthcare; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing holistic care in a dynamic surgical environment. This role involves facilitating safe surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, and assisting with patient care. With a focus on personal and community health, you will be part of a non-profit health system that values its associates and supports their professional growth. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, and opportunities for community involvement. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care

Instrument Management

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Operating Room

+ **Schedule:** Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, 4-10hr shifts with a rotating day off, late stay required.

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. John Broken Arrow

+ **Location:** Broken Arrow, OK

**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 supply to surgeon during surgery.

+ Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

+ Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument 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 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.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

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