Surgical Technician - Surgery General

Covenant-Health; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Covenant Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, you will maintain a sterile field, pass instruments, sutures and sponges, and assist with circulating duties.

Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain NBSTSA certification upon hire. BLS certification is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile field and ensure aseptic technique during surgery.
• Assist the Registered Nurse Circulator by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges as needed.
• Support circulating duties and contribute to patient safety and efficient operating room workflow.

Education

National Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA

National Tech in Surgery - Certified - NCCT

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Description

Providence is offering a hiring bonus of $15,000 for all eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment. This is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

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. 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:

• 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

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.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.