Senior Surgical Technician - Surgery General

Providence; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Covenant Medical Center seeks a Surgical Technologist to maintain a sterile field and support the surgical team. Responsibilities include passing instruments, sutures, and sponges, serving as second scrub or first assistant as needed, and aiding the RN with circulating duties.

Ideal candidates have formal surgical technology education, NBSTSA and NCCT certifications (upon hire), current BLS, and at least 3 years of certified surgical tech experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) upon hire.
• National Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT) upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 3 years of Experience as a certified surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the operating room sterile field and passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
• Assists as second scrub and/or first assistant as needed.
• Assists the registered nurse with circulating duties and aseptic technique.

Skills

3 years of experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

National Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

National Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT)

National Provider BLS (AHA)

Job description

Description

As a member of the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, maintains the operating room sterile field; passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Insures that proper aseptic technique is utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Performs in the role of second scrub and/or first assistant as needed. Assists the registered nurse with circulating duties.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services Surgical Technology program.

• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire, Or

• National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

• 3 years of Experience as a certified surgical technician.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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