Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgery Tech- GI CSC

Powers Health is hiring a Surgery Tech for the Community Surgery Center GI Department to work Days at Community Hospital in Munster IN. The Community Surgery Center GI Unit is an embodied staff of nurses who shall render professional nursing care to patients of all ages. The RN facilitates all aspects of the Endoscopy patients care. This includes pre-operative interviews and testing result retrieval the anesthesia interview process and post-anesthesia and discharge care. Provides pre-operative patient and family education to the surgical population. By utilizing appropriate nursing knowledge judgement and skills the Registered Nurse shall assume responsibilities such as for the preparation administration surveillance maintenance and documentation of peripheral IV therapy to include implanted venous access devices as ordered by the physician for the purpose of therapeutic diagnostic treatment to meet the desired patient outcome.

Surgery Tech Roles and Responsibilities:

• Functions as a member of the Endoscopy team to deliver peri-operative care to the GI patient.
• Has necessary knowledge to prepare and maintain a safe environment and skills to assist for Endoscopy procedures all in a manner which supports Powers Health Standards of Nursing Care.
• Displays a high regard for human life and respects the dignity uniqueness worth and right of each individual.
• Performs other related department/patient care duties as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications for Surgery Tech:

• High School graduation or equivalent in addition to graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
• For graduates after July 1 2009 Certified Surgical Technologist Credentials administered by the National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) must be obtained within 12 months after graduation or employment if not certified upon hire.
• 1-2 year surgical tech experience in an outpatient hospital/surgery center facility preferred.
• Must accumulate 15 hours of AST approved Continuing Education related to Surgical Technologist per calendar year (July 1 thru June 30).
• Maintain annual CPR Certification along with other mandatory competencies per hospital/department policy.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here. We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions PH offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes but is not limited to:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!