Surg Tech (CST)

Up to $25,000 sign on bonus CST / Surgical Tech - FWO Campus 0.8 FTE Full-time Day Shift 4 days/week (930a-6p) Certified Surgical Technologist Opportunity for Fort Wayne Orthopedics! COVID FREE FACILITY! NO MANDATORY FLOATING!

Accredited by The Joint Commission and part of Lutheran Health Network, The Orthopedic Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the U.S. devoted exclusively to orthopedic care. Our commitment to orthopedic care includes extensive treatment options and solutions, patient-friendly pain management, healing physical and occupational therapies, constant pursuit and evaluation of new treatment techniques and active participation in clinical trials and research studies.

We give you our best, so you can do your best for our patients. That's why we're committed to providing a range of competitive benefits for your health, family and future:

• Signing Bonuses up to $25,000 (for relocating candidates, up to $15,000 local)
• NO MANDATORY FLOATING
• CHS Pathways - a newly enhanced employee career building program
• PTO, 401K with company matching, tuition reimbursement, multiple tiers of insurance options and so much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision of the Division Director in area of responsibility and clinical leadership of a registered nurse,
  prepares the surgical suite and patient for surgery and assists the team during the procedure.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completion of a surgical technology program
  provided by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, or commissioned corps of the
  US Public Health Service. Documentation of actively practicing surgical technology in a health care
  facility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu of these program requirements.
• If program graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009, certification (CST) by the National Board of
  Surgical Technology is required within 12 months from graduation date.
• Documentation of actively
  practicing surgical technology in a health care facility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu of
  certification requirements. Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.
• If the CST certification requirement applies, individuals must attempt certification exam within 3 months of
  date in position and will have up to six months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must
  have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation.
• 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually
  to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation
  provided by the Surg tech associate.

Certifications:

• CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained
  current.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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