Surgical Technologist
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The position is part of the Surgical Services Team at Memorial Shiloh Hospital, a 94-bed hospital providing emergency care, labor and delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services, and critical care. Perioperative Services supports adult and pediatric surgical and gastroenterology patients throughout their perioperative stay, including inpatient and outpatient procedures. The role includes scrubbing cases and helping the team with daily, weekly, and monthly duties. Specialty areas include general surgery, GYN, orthopedics, hand surgery, urology, bronchoscopies, podiatry, and ENT. The department also has an Intuitive DV5 robot. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 6:45 a.m. start and an 8- or 10-hour shift. Call includes one weekday night per week, Monday through Thursday, until 6:45 a.m. the following morning, and one weekend call every sixth week, from Friday night at the end of the shift through Monday at 6:45 a.m. A $12,500 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than two years of experience or military-equivalent experience.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Accredited surgical program education.
- Surgical Technician license or certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room for surgical patients, review preference cards to determine surgeon needs, obtain supplies and equipment, ensure the room is clean, and assist with opening sterile supplies.
- Perform surgical scrub duties.
- Assist with the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
- Assist with turning over the operating room and return supplies, instruments, and equipment to their proper locations.
- Scrub cases and help with daily, weekly, and monthly team duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
- $12,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
