Surgical Technologist

Alright, let's talk about this Surgical Tech job in the CVOR at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. I've been placing folks here for years, and it's a solid team. The schedule's set, but you need to be ready for the call that comes with heart surgery. Here are the specifics.

The Role & Schedule

You're in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). Your core job is supporting surgeons during procedures to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely for the patient.

• Setting up and maintaining a sterile field, instruments, and supplies.
• Helping get the patient ready, positioned, and draped.
• Passing instruments and assisting with hemostasis during complex cases.

It's a full time day shift. You'll work 36 hours a week, 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday. There are on call requirements; that's just part of working in a CVOR.

What You Need to Bring

The credentials and experience aren't just checkboxes here; they're what let you do the job right from day one.

• A BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. You need to get this within your first month if you don't have it already.
• One of these is required before you start: Surgical Tech credential from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) OR from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• For education, you need one of these: a high school diploma plus 2 years of relevant experience; an Associate's or Technical degree; or 4 years of specific job experience.

And here’s the big preference: at least two years of experience specifically as a CVOR surgical technologist. If you've got that, your application goes straight to the top of my pile.

The Offer & Benefits

The base offer includes a sign on bonus up to $10,000 for this CVOR Pod position. The rest of the package is what Ascension does pretty well.

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription plans with HSA/FSA options.
• Financial stuff: a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off that's pro rated based on your hours, plus holidays.
• They help pay for more school through their Vocare program and offer reimbursement for professional development.
• Support programs for emotional well being and counseling.
• Family benefits like parental leave and adoption assistance.
• A few extras like optional pet insurance and transportation savings.

A quick heads up: specific benefits depend on your position, hours, and location. Your recruiter will give you the final details. All this is subject to change, but it gives you a good idea of what's on the table.

A Couple Important Notes

Ascension is an equal opportunity employer. They don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age disability genetics veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. Please be careful out there: Scammers are everywhere. Ascension will never ask for money or banking info during hiring. Real emails come from an @ascension.org address. A real job offer only happens after you apply through their official system. Candidates requiring STEM OPT sponsorship: This employer does not participate in E Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.