Location: Valparaiso,IN, USA
$30,000 sign on bonusSurg Tech (CST) 40 hoursShift: 645A-315 P; Cardiac Specialty experience required, includes callMust be NBSTSA certifiedNorthwest Health - Porter is looking for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Specializing in Open Heart to join our team! Our passion is to deliver the highest level of expertise using cutting-edge technology, giving Surgical Technologists at every stage in their career opportunity to grow, lead and mentor into more specialized areas of our OR team, close to home. Our highly professional team of Surgical Technologists, nurses, and physicians is committed to providing quality patient care with a family-centered approach.Requirements: CST certification via the NBSTSA ...or 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.About the Job:Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery roomSterilizing the equipment and operating roomHelping with preparing the patient for surgery Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgeryPreparing patients for the procedureKeeping the operating room sterilePassing surgical tools to the surgeon and the surgeon's assistantAssisting in retracting tissues from the surgical patientCounting all of the tools and instruments used during the surgeryApplying dressings to surgical sitesDisposing of needles and gauze We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. Northwest Health is a regional healthcare network composed of three hospitals and an extensive medical group. We offer patients a broader range of services and experiences than any one hospital could provide. We are integrated to give our patients access to quality clinical knowledge, dedicated to providing advanced treatments and technology and routinely recognized nationally for our quality of care.The Northwest Health network includes:Three hospitalsFour large outpatient medical centers with medical offices and ancillary servicesThree outpatient surgery centersFive emergency departmentsTwo urgent care centersAccredited Primary Stroke CentersAccredited Chest Pain Centers with PCINorthwest Health includes the following hospital locations to better serve you:Northwest Health - La PorteNorthwest Health - PorterNorthwest Health - Starke INDSURGIMG