Certified Surgical Technician (C-Section Assistance)
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assist with C-Sections

Required Credentials and Compliance

Professional Credentials

• Current professional license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Ascension Resume required for submission
• At least two professional references completed prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days of assignment start, updated annually)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (completed within 90 days of start)
• Employment verification for the past seven years (updated annually)
• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address on file)

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required before onboarding

Testing and Checklists

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, completed prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, completed within a year of start and updated yearly)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical only; completed within one year of start and updated annually)

Onboarding Education

• Completion of Pre-Hire Surgical Technologist Contract Worker Onboarding Attestation Modules prior to clearance

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with appropriate timing and annual TB questionnaire updates
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within one year and TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite (annual update required)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days

Additional Notes

• All required documents must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies
• Some optional documents include hiring manager evaluation, name change documentation, badge photo, and exit survey (not mandatory)

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technicians seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with a focus on surgical support during C-sections. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and testing requirements is mandatory for onboarding and continued assignment.