Surgical Technician

Responsibilities Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 364-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women’s health, comprehensive maternity services, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. Spring Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission ("TJC") and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement. Spring Valley Hospital has garnered recognition by US News & World Report for its outstanding achievements in several specialty programs, such as Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, COPD, and Stroke. Additionally, the Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence and President’s Circle award winning clinic, providing the highest quality in care and patient satisfaction. The hospital received the prestigious “Best Place to Have a Baby Gold Award,” highlighting its exceptional maternity services, which includes a dedicated entrance open 24/7 to the Birthplace Center. ER at Blue Diamond, an Extension of Spring Valley Medical Center, is a freestanding emergency department providing 24/7 emergency care to infants, children and adults. ER at Blue Diamond has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Acute Stroke Ready and Acute Heart Attack Ready. The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 9,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. ("UHS"). Benefits Highlights: A rewarding and engaging work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus Career and growth opportunities within VHS and its 300+ UHS Subsidiaries Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans along with a variety of voluntary benefits 401(k) with company match and discounted Stock Plan More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job Description: Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting cardiothoracic surgeons with the instrumentation of Open Heart surgery, as well as assisting in the preparation and management of tubings utilized by the heart-lung (pump) machine Qualifications Education High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by a 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, Marines or Coast Guard. Experience Minimum of two (2) years scrubbing experience in a major operating room, and at least one (1) year of experience as an Open Heart Scrub Technician. #J-18808-Ljbffr