CST/Surgical Technologist - Full Time position in the Cardiovascular OR at Lutheran Health Network - Lutheran Hospital
Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and NBSTA certified.
No previous Open Heart/Cardiovascular experience needed.
- Sign on bonus up to $35,000!
- Full Time - 40 hours/week; Hours: 6:30a-5:00p
- Call, and holiday rotation required. Call response time: 30 minutes
- Earn up to $10,000 in student loan repayment!
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and matching 401k - Benefit coverage for you, your spouse, or your entire family.
About this unit:
Lutheran Hospital brings together clinical and surgical specialists to care for patients requiring cardiac or vascular surgery. A Surgical Technologist on this unit can expect to join a high caliber team delivering a range of complex and challenging surgical care
JOB SUMMARY:
- Under the supervision of the Supervisor in area of responsibility and clinical leadership of a registered nurse, prepares the surgical suite and patient for surgery and assists the team during the procedure.
Education / Licensure / Certification (required):
- A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.
- Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology if graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009 or evidence of actively practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to July 1, 2009.
- For graduates after July 1, 2009, certification exams must be attempted within three (3) months of employment. Surgical Technician will have up to six (6) months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation or forfeit employment. Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.
- 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annuallyto continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentationprovided by the Surg tech associate.
- BCLS at time of hire or within 30 days of hire and must maintain.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Optional: Are you NBSTA certified?
Optional: Are you NBSTA certified?
- Required: Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- BCLS at time of hire (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Wayne, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person