Surgical Tech

Hospital Sisters Health System • O'Fallon, IL

5d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures. Position Specifics: • Department: General Surgery • Core Function: Surgical • Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Days • Facility: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital • Location: O’Fallon, IL

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.
• Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient
• preparing and monitoring equipment
• passing instruments
• maintaining the sterile field
• assisting with patient transfer/positioning
• performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees