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Certified surgical technician - First assist (Per diem)

UHS·Henderson, Nevada

Unknown·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to ensure safe and effective surgical operations. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while maintaining safety and privacy standards.

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 https://jobs.uhsinc.com/the-valley-health-system Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Comprehensive education and training center Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

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 patients’ 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.

Qualifications

Shift

  • PER
  • DIEM
  • VARIED
  • Education:
  • Technical
  • School/2
  • Years
  • College/Associate’s
  • Degree: Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification require. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience

  • Three to five (3-5) years surgical tech experience required. Five to eight (5-8) years surgical tech experience 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. EEO Statement 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning
  • UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or board eligibility for SFA certification, along with 3-5 years of surgical tech experience. Must hold current CSFA, CSA, or SA-C certification and American Heart Association BLS certification.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • BLS Certification
  • Patient Care
  • Sterile Technique
  • Operating Room Support
  • Clinical Competencies
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Hemostasis
  • First Assisting
  • CSFA Certification
  • Perioperative Practice

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Education And Training Center

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Henderson, Nevada
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Closes
Jun 8, 2027
Application
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