TECH - OR/SURGICAL CERT (FULL TIME VARIED) SURGERY

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Education center

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Valley Health System in Las Vegas area is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist operating surgeons with instrumentation during procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to OR standards.

Education and CST certification are required, with an emphasis on BLS. Experience in an operating room is preferred, and the hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent training program.
• Experience: One year's operating room experience preferred.
• License/Certification: Current CST from NBSTA and current BLS certification required.
• Current Employees/Internal Transfers: CST certification is required; BLS required.
• Other: AORT encouraged. Able to demonstrate care for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with instrumentation of surgical interventions.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent

NBSTA CST certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children's Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women's health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with the instrumentation of surgical intervention.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.

Experience: One year's experience in an operating room preferred.

License/Certification:

New Hires- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is required. Current BLS Certification is required.

Current Employees/Internal Transfers

Employees hired into this position and working as a CST as of 01/01/2018 are exempt from the NBSTA requirement. CST certification is required. Current BLS required.

Other:

Participation in AORT encouraged. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to gro