Certified Surgical Tech General Surgery

Ascension•Wichita, KS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Surgical Tech in General Surgery at Ascension Via Christi, St Francis in Wichita, KS. The schedule is full-time, night shift, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with holiday rotation. Associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through an academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Surgical Tech credentialed from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the Association of SurgicalTechnologists (AST)
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.
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-precision surgical environments by orchestrating the setup of sterile instruments and supplies to ensure every procedure begins without delay.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by expertly facilitating the flow of instruments and supplies, acting as a proactive extension of the surgeon’s hands.
Safeguard patient wellbeing through meticulous instrument tracking and count management, maintaining a rigorous standard of accuracy throughout the entire perioperative process.
Support critical clinical maneuvers, including patient positioning and hemostasis assistance, to maintain a stable and secure operative field.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary OR team to streamline transitions and guarantee the highest level of sterile technique and patient safety.