Certified Surgical Tech
Ascension
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Description
- Prepare the surgical suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and the appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies to ensure a safe environment.
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs by efficiently handing over required instruments, medication, and supplies during the procedure.
- Safely assist in preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients to ensure comfort, dignity, and proper surgical access.
- Maintain instruments in a meticulous, organized manner while strictly monitoring and tracking component counts throughout the procedure to prevent retained objects.
- Maintain a vigilant focus on aseptic technique and situational awareness to maximize overall patient safety and operating room efficiency.
Qualifications
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 Preferences:
- OR experience
- Trauma experience
- Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday | 10:15am-8:45pm with call on rotation
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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.
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About this role
Ascension's surgical tech role in Austin centers on the core responsibilities of OR preparation, instrument management, and real-time surgical assistance. You'll set up sterile environments, anticipate surgeon needs during procedures, and maintain strict aseptic protocols and instrument counts to ensure patient safety. The position demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to stay alert and responsive in a fast-paced operating room.
To qualify, you need BLS certification within your first month and either NCCT surgical tech credentials before hire or NBSTSA credentials within six months. You'll also need a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate's degree, or four years of surgical tech work. OR and trauma experience are preferred. The schedule runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., with on-call rotation responsibilities.
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