Certified Surgical Tech OR

About the role

Architect a Sterile Environment: Masterfully prepare surgical suites with precision-placed sterile drapes, solutions, and instrumentation to ensure a safe, infection-free zone for every procedure.

Empower the Surgical Team: Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by providing the exact instruments and supplies required in real-time, maintaining the critical flow of the operation.

Advocate for Patient Safety: Lead the seamless transition of patients through careful positioning and draping, prioritizing their physical safety and dignity at every stage.

Ensure Procedural Integrity: Rigorously monitor and track instrument counts and organization throughout the surgery to guarantee a perfect "zero-defect" environment for patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Masterfully prepare surgical suites with precision-placed sterile drapes, solutions, and instrumentation to ensure a safe, infection-free zone for every procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by providing the exact instruments and supplies required in real-time, maintaining the critical flow of the operation.
• Lead the seamless transition of patients through careful positioning and draping, prioritizing their physical safety and dignity at every stage.
• Rigorously monitor and track instrument counts and organization throughout the surgery to guarantee a perfect "zero-defect" environment for patient recovery.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Physical stamina

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• PRN day shift, Mondays through Fridays only, 6:30am-5:00pm, days vary

Life at Ascension

• Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer
• Includes retirement benefits, well-being support, and opportunities for growth and connection

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal employment opportunity employer

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