Surgical Tech Certified OR

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Health benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ascension Health in Wichita, KS seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room in the Surgery IP department. You will prepare sterile instrumentation, hand instruments to the surgeon, and assist with patient positioning and draping to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, and a CST/AST/NBSTSA/NCCT credential, plus a high school diploma or higher. Sign-on bonus offered up to $5,000.00 as part of the package.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date or transfer date.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from AST/NBSTSA/NCCT prior to hire date.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/technical degree or 4 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating suite with sterile drapes, instruments and supplies.
• Hands required instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instrument counts and organization throughout procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BLS Provider certification within 1 month

AST/CST or NBSTSA/NCCT credential

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, Kansas

• Facility : Via Christi St. Joseph

• Department: Surgery IP

• Schedule: Day | Full-time

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.

• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following:

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 25.17

Max Salary 35.08