SURGICAL TECH, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. This role is essential in supporting physicians during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across all age groups—from newborns to geriatrics. At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program OR on-the-job trained.
Current BLS certification required.
Proficient in sterile technique and sterile processing.
Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist certification strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technologist or in a scrubbing role in the OR is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during surgical procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, and maintaining accurate surgical counts.
Consistently apply aseptic techniques and ensure all necessary supplies are available.
Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments according to established protocols.
Maintain and monitor specialty trays and sterile packs, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Support nursing staff in Preop and Postop areas, including patient transport and discharge.
Routinely stock supplies and assist with inventory management and charge entry.
Take on-call shifts for emergency surgeries, with a 30-minute response time.