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Certified Surgical Technologist

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Indianapolis, IN, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
  • Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
  • Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
  • Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

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.
  • 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.

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.

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 Indianapolis surgical technologist position is a full-time operating room role focused on sterile field management and direct surgical support. You'll prepare the OR suite with sterile instruments and solutions, hand instruments to the surgeon during procedures, assist with patient positioning and draping, and maintain accurate instrument counts throughout cases. The work demands precision, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.

To qualify, you'll need either NCCT or NBSTSA surgical technologist certification obtained before your hire date, plus BLS certification (which you can obtain within 30 days of starting). Your background should include a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of directly applicable surgical tech experience. This is a position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and recognized as a military-friendly employer.

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