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Certified surgical technician - First assist (Ft varied)

UHS·Henderson, Nevada

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Assists surgeons with technical functions including exposure and hemostasis to ensure safe operations and optimal patient results. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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 The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services.
  • We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care.
  • Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities.
  • VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services.
  • The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique.
  • VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”).
  • About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
  • In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
  • For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
  • Benefit Highlights: 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 RethinkCare, 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: benefits.uhsguest.com Disclaimer: Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.

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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Surgical Technology and a current CSFA, CSA, or SA-C certification along with BLS certification. Candidates must have 3-5 years of surgical tech experience, with a bachelor's degree preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical Competency
  • Patient Privacy
  • Exposure
  • Perioperative Care
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Hemostasis
  • First Assisting
  • Surgical Dexterity

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Auto insurance
  • Home insurance
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Prescription Drug coverage
  • Market competitive compensation
  • RethinkCare
  • Livongo
  • HSA savings account
  • Educational and tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
  • Inflection
  • Sword Thrive
  • Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
  • Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program with 9% pay differential

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Henderson, Nevada
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Closes
Jul 1, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

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