Surgical Technician - Externship

Healthcare Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated surgical service associates to maintain a sterile environment and assist in various surgical duties. This role offers part-time hours with flexibility in scheduling and a chance to contribute to community health. Join a team that has been caring for Kansas communities for over 135 years and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including health insurance options and paid time off. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• Surgical Tech certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile environment and perform terminal cleaning of operating rooms.
• Transport equipment and supplies, disposing of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Assist with patient positioning and lifting as directed by nursing staff.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Sterile Environment Maintenance

Inventory Management

Patient Positioning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surgical Tech Program Enrollment

Job description

Details Department: Surgery Schedule: Part-time, Minimum 12 hours worked per payperiod, day and evening hours available, weekend and holiday rotation, self-scheduling Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis Location: Wichita, KS Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Perform a variety of duties in surgical services to maintain a well-supplied, sterile environment. Perform terminal cleaning of each operating room daily, including thorough decontamination of furniture, equipment and air vents. Transport case carts, equipment and supplies and disposes of hazardous waste according to policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain supply inventories at an appropriate par level. Provide physical assistance for patient positioning, lifting and, moving as directed by clinical nursing staff. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Surgical Tech preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences Currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program. Why Join Our Team Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Surgical Tech preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Perform a variety of duties in surgical services to maintain a well-supplied, sterile environment. Perform terminal cleaning of each operating room daily, including thorough decontamination of furniture, equipment and air vents. Transport case carts, equipment and supplies and disposes of hazardous waste according to policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain supply inventories at an appropriate par level. Provide physical assistance for patient positioning, lifting and, moving as directed by clinical nursing staff.