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Certified Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Henderson, NV, 89052
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 37.14-51.48 HOUR
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with patient care within the assigned work area and participates as a member of the health care team.
- The Certified Surgical Technologist contributes to the care of the patient by following established Surgical Services standards.
- This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- One (1) year recent full-time experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist.
- May consider any experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center where procedures are performed that have the same acuity level or level of complexity as an acute care facility.
- Graduate from high school or equivalent program.
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program to include certification.
- Surgical Technology training - Earns 15 units of continued education every year as required by NBSTSA.
- CT CPRBLS - Basic Life Support - AHA
- CT ORT = Certified Surgical Technologist Nat’l. The Certified Surgical Technologist certification must be provisioned through the NBSTSA.
- Current employees, hired in this position before January 1, 2018, have been grandfathered and are exempt from the requirement to obtain NBSTSA certification.
- Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Preferred:
- One year recent fulltime experience in an acute care facility as a certified surgical technologist, to include experience with trauma and open heart. Must be certified.
- CST certification provisioned through the NBSTSA preferred, but may be grandfathered in compliance with current Nevada Revised Statutes.
As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.
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Frequently asked questions
In Nevada, CST Cardiovascular professionals must meet NBSTSA certification requirements or qualify via grandfathering clauses. Additionally, quarterly AHA resuscitation quality improvement certifications are mandatory for ongoing compliance within Catholic Health Initiatives' facilities.
Success hinges on expertise in acute care surgical environments, familiarity with trauma and open-heart procedures, and maintaining current certifications such as NBSTSA CST and AHA Basic Life Support, reflecting local healthcare standards in Henderson.
Henderson benefits from proximity to Las Vegas’ larger healthcare market, increasing demand for cardiovascular technologists. However, competition remains moderate, with Catholic Health Initiatives and other providers emphasizing certified techs skilled in advanced cardiovascular procedures.
Daily duties include assisting in complex cardiovascular surgeries, prepping sterile instruments, collaborating closely with surgical teams, and adhering to stringent patient safety and surgical protocols unique to Catholic Health Initiatives’ acute care settings.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters growth through exposure to high-acuity cardiovascular cases and ongoing education mandates like NBSTSA continuing units and quarterly AHA RQI training, enabling techs to sharpen specialized surgical skills within a faith-based system.
Cardiovascular surgical technologists in Henderson typically earn between $55,000 and $75,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Catholic Health Initiatives offers competitive pay aligned with this market, reflecting its status as a major regional healthcare employer.
The institution mandates NBSTSA CST certification or grandfathered status and quarterly AHA resuscitation competency, creating a hiring environment that prioritizes highly qualified cardiovascular techs committed to continuous professional development.
Technologists often navigate high patient acuity levels and complex cardiac cases, requiring adaptability and precision. Henderson’s healthcare settings emphasize rigorous certification maintenance and teamwork, which can be challenging but rewarding for dedicated professionals.
The role offers a blend of technical skill application and patient impact within a growing healthcare market. Henderson’s expanding acute care facilities and emphasis on cardiovascular services ensure steady demand and opportunities for specialized certification advancement.