OR/SURGICAL TECH (CERTIFIED)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® in Las Vegas, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams in instrumentation and patient care. You will assist surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile technique, and ensure equipment readiness in a fast-paced OR.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited CST program, current CST and BLS certifications, and a minimum of one year OR experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program accredited by a national accrediting organization or equivalent.
• One year’s experience in an operating room preferred.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Participation in AORT encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with the instrumentation of surgical intervention.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services. In addition to digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center offers maternity services that include labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada. The hospital has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022-2023.

The Valley Health System (VHS) is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Job Description

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

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

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.