Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis
Department/Speciality: Surgery
Schedule: Weekends | Full time | Friday - Sunday 6:30am - 7:00am with rotating holidays
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Prepare high-precision surgical environments by orchestrating the setup of sterile instruments and supplies to ensure every procedure begins without delay.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by expertly facilitating the flow of instruments and supplies, acting as a proactive extension of the surgeon’s hands.
- Safeguard patient wellbeing through meticulous instrument tracking and count management, maintaining a rigorous standard of accuracy throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Support critical clinical maneuvers, including patient positioning and hemostasis assistance, to maintain a stable and secure operative field.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary OR team to streamline transitions and guarantee the highest level of sterile technique and patient safety.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Educational Foundation: Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Core Competency: Demonstrated proficiency in "scrubbing" within a fast-paced surgical environment (1+ year experience).
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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