Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider, where you will play a vital role in surgical procedures and patient care. This position offers a full-time schedule with night shifts, allowing you to contribute to the well-being of the community. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, and paid time off, as you embark on a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• 2 years of cumulative experience in a surgical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Maintain instruments and assist in patient positioning.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care

Instrument Management

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Labor and Delivery

+ **Schedule:** Full time, night shift, working 3 12hr shifts/week from 7:00pm - 7:00am, rotating night, weekend, and holiday call requirements, self-scheduling

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi, St Joseph

+ **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

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

+ Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

+ Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.

+ Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

+ Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor and track instruments counts throughout procedures.

+ Assist surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

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.

**Additional Preferences**

+ Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist 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 134,000 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.

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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.

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**E-Verify Statement**

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