Surgical Technologist
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
LAS VEGAS, NV
$24-32/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care391 bedsOracle Cerner
- SettingOnsite
Pay
Description
Summerlin Hospital is a 485-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.
The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.
VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.
Job Description:
Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with the instrumentation of surgical intervention.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
One (1) year ORT experience in major operating room may be accepted in lieu of completing an education program.
Experience:
One (1) year ORT job experience in major Operating Room may replace OR Technical School requirement.
License/Certification:
Current BLS Certification.
Other:
Participation in AORT encouraged. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.
Compensation Range:
$ 23.93 - $ 31.71 / hour
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
Facility
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 391 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
The Valley Health System
About Las Vegas, NV
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