Specialty Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension (Nevada PERS)

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Las Vegas. You will assist surgeons, anticipate instrument needs, maintain sterility, and support patient transport across complex cases.

Applicants should graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program, be NBSTSA-certified or work toward certification within six months, and hold BLS. Two years of cardiovascular OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program is required.
• NBSTSA certification is required within six months of employment; candidate may be hired without certification if exceptions apply.
• BLS certification is accepted by AHA and required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and staff in operating room procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon's instrument needs and maintain sterility.
• Transport patients and ensure safety and efficiency in the OR.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient care support

Teamwork

Mobility & stamina

Education

Graduation from accredited surgical technologist program

NBSTSA certification or equivalent training program

Job description

Position Summary

As a member of the surgical team, assists surgeons and other staff in specialty service line cases throughout the operating room. Duties include anticipating the surgeon’s needs for procedures and instruments, maintaining sterility, and transporting patients.

Benefits

Employer‑paid pension plan (Nevada PERS). Competitive salary & benefits package.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and graduation from an accredited program for surgical technologist, or completion of a training program administered by the United States Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a specialty service line Surgical Technologist role.

Licensing and Certification Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology (NBSTSA). UMC may hire candidates without an NBSTSA certification subject to applicable exceptions; however, the new hire must obtain the certified Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA within six (6) months of employment, at their own expense.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Additional Position Requirements

Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following:

• A minimum of two (2) years of cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Anatomy and physiology; microbiology; pharmacology; medical‑legal considerations involved in patient care; infection control and sterilization procedures; surgical equipment, instruments and supplies; methods for draping patients; proper lifting techniques; environmental safety principles and procedures; variety of surgical techniques; body mechanics; a variety of equipment, varying according to specialty (video systems, YAG, carbon dioxide lasers and x‑rays); department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age‑specific patient care practices.

Skill In

Operating room procedures; setting up and restocking the operating room; surgical procedures; identifying patient emergency situations and instituting proper response procedures; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio‑economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods, strength to examine varied patients, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.