Description
Your future role at a glance
Location:Austin, TX
Facility:Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Department/Specialty:OR
Schedule:Full Time | Day shift | 6:45am-3:15pm Monday-Friday with on call requirements
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
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.
Benefits that help you thrive
- 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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care by supporting surgeons during operative procedures as a Certified Surgical Technologist in fast-paced surgical settings.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating suite with appropriate instruments, supplies, and sterile solutions to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and direct patient care while coordinating closely with the interdisciplinary team throughout each procedure.
• Maintain accurate instrument counts, anticipate surgeon needs, and uphold safety standards to prevent complications and support efficient operating room performance as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
What minimum requirements you'll need
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.
What additional preferences we're seeking
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 theEEO Know Your Rights (English)poster orEEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
