Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Fritch Surgery Center
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their team at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center - Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. This is a full-time position with benefits eligibility, working 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. The Surgical Technologist will support intraoperative nursing care by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies, promoting efficient operation of the surgery center and assisting physicians and support staff. Nebraska Medicine is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. They are a leading health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care, valuing diversity and inclusion. They offer educational support with tuition assistance and discounts, and provide opportunities for personal and career growth.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience with an accredited institution required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
- Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials, all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
- For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies.
- Promote efficient operation of the surgery center.
- Provide assistance to physicians and support staff.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
