OR/SURGICAL TECH (CERT)

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Specialty Hospital in Las Vegas, NV seeks a surgical technologist to support operating teams with instrument handling and sterile technique. This role requires working in a fast-paced OR and providing critical assistance to surgeons during procedures.

Education should include an accredited surgical technologist program, and CST certification with current BLS. Prior OR experience is preferred, and the hospital values ongoing professional growth within UHS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• New hires must have CST certification from NBSTSA and current BLS.
• Experienced in a surgical operating room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating surgeons with instrumentation during procedures.
• Provide technical support for surgical interventions and setup.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to patient age group.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

NBSTSA CST certification (required for new hires)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location.

Job Description: Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with the instrumentation of surgical intervention

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.

Experience: One year's experience in an operating room preferred.

License/Certification: New Hires-Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is required. Current BLS Certification is required.

Current Employees/Internal Transfers-Employees hired into this position and working as a CST as of 01/01/2018 are exempt from the NBSTA requirement. CST certification is required. Current BLS is required.

Other: Participation in AORT encouraged. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.

EEO Statement

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