Certified Surgical Technologist - CST

Company: Ascension
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 11, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Certified Surgical Technologist - CST

Full Time - Schedule: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday

***  2 years experience preferred***

Ascension Seton Northwest, Austin TX

Now Offering up to $15K Sign-On bonus/Relocation Bonus at
Ascension Seton Northwest
*Payout based on experience and specialty*

Here is why you want to work at Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital

• Currently seeking ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation
• 7 Operating Rooms and 1 Endoscopy Procedure Room
• 3,800 procedures annually including complex surgery such as 
• • Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Gynecology and Urology Surgery
  • General Surgery
• Innovative technology that supports a variety of complex surgical procedures
• • Two daVinci Xi robots for general, urology and GYN procedures
  • Stryker and Medtronic Navigation for orthopedic and spine procedures
• High surgeon satisfaction ratings
• Low staff turnover
• A small, well established community hospital with a family feel that is growing in volume. This recent growth has provided an incredible opportunity for the SNW nursing team to demonstrate our deep commitment to providing excellent care for the communities we serve. Through profound teamwork, a deep sense of ownership and an unrelenting dedication to always do what is right, the SNW nursing team has sustained high-quality clinical outcomes, while creating a positive and lasting impact in countless lives!

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date 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/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

No additional preferences.

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. We strive to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services for all. We operate more than 100 clinical locations in central Texas, including 3 teaching hospitals, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center, where candidates can find both career and clinical education opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, explore a career with us today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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