About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Surgical Tech , you'll be an integral surgical team member, providing skilled assistance for safe, efficient procedures critical to patient outcomes.Every day you will prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and maintaining the sterile field. You'll count items, handle specimens, assist with patient positioning, and adhere strictly to aseptic technique.To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong sterile technique knowledge, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety are essential.
- Prepares equipment and supplies for use in the procedure.
- Scrubs, gowns and gloves self and other team members for the procedure.
- Assists with draping.
- Counts sponges, needles and instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedure.
- Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning.
- Anticipates surgeon's needs and request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical team's use.
Job Requirements
Required
- One year recent fulltime experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist. May consider any experience in an ASC where procedures are performed that have the same acuity level or level of complexity as an acute care facility.
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program to include certification.
- SurgicalTechnology training - Earns 15 units of continued education every year as required by NBSTSA.
- Basic Life Support - CPR
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified
- Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Preferred
- One year recent fulltime experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist, to include experience with trauma and open heart.
Where You’ll Work
Hello Humankindness
Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally
At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.
Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.
Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.