Certified Surgical Technician - First Assist; Varied

Responsibilities

West Henderson Hospital is our seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It is located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St. Rose Parkway, near the Las Vegas Raiders' headquarters. The 150‑bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs. Services available include emergency care, cardiac care, neurology care, surgery, gastroenterology and inpatient care for medical needs such as pneumonia.

Hospital services include:

• Emergency care, 24/7
• Advanced cardiac services, including cardiac catheterization labs
• Interventional radiology lab for diagnosis and treatment of other medical conditions
• Neurology care
• Surgical procedures for general surgery, orthopedics and weight loss
• Gastroenterology/endoscopy procedures
• Advanced imaging
• Laboratory services
• Respiratory services
• Inpatient nursing

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well‑being, legal and financial consultations and work‑related issues available to all employees and their family members
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as Rethink Care, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
• 401k with company match
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website:

Assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patient’s direct care needs. Accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.

Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure. Maintains a professional attitude with respect to the dignity, privacy, and safety of the patient. Functions within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and appropriate state law.

• Shift: FULL TIME VARIED
• Education: Technical School/2 Years College/Associate’s Degree:
  Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Three to five (3‑5) years surgical tech experience required. Five to eight (5‑8) years preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to perioperative or First Assisting practice.
• License/Certification: Current CSFA Certification (through NBSTSA), CSA (through NSAA), or SA‑C certification (through ABSA) required. Certification must be maintained for employment. Current American Heart Association (BLS).
• Other: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.