Surgical Tech - FA

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification
• Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment◦ Education▪ Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.▪ Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification◦ Experience▪ Required: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program. ◦ Skills▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams▪ Strong analytical/problem solving skills▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment▪ Able to work in a fast paced environment▪ Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations◦ Licensure/Certification/Registration▪ Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees