Certified Surgical Tech

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital Department/Specialty: Surgery Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 10:00am-6:00pm on call rotation Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Clean, set up, and organize the operating room with sterile drapes, solutions, and both sterile and non-sterile instruments customized to the specific surgical procedure. Assist the surgical team in safely preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients to ensure comfort, optimal surgical access, and maintained sterile boundaries. Anticipate the surgeon's needs by efficiently handing over required instruments, medications, and supplies during the procedure to maintain surgical momentum. Maintain a highly organized sterile field and continuously track, count, and monitor all instruments and supplies throughout the procedure to prevent retained foreign objects. Strictly adhere to aseptic techniques to facilitate the overall safety, efficiency, and successful outcome of each surgical intervention. Minimum Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted 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 within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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 Preferred Experience 2-3 years Orthopedics and Spine experience Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension