Surgical Technologist-POD 4
About The Position
GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! We are hiring for a Surgical Technologist opportunity who has a passion working in mostly outpatient surgical procedures. POD 4 is located at the Center for Advance Medicine on the north side of the medical campus. This unit has 15 OR suites, with 4 suites dedicated to ophthalmology. POD 4's Core Services are primarily outpatient procedures, but also some inpatient and include general, plastics, ophthalmology, endocrine, oncology. Monday - Friday, 10 hour shifts 0630-1700 Required to be on call 8 times during a 6 week schedule May be required to stay to finish cases and/or called from home to staff urgent/emergent procedures SIGN ON BONUS Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members (RN and ST) find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments, and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties. Role Purpose Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- <2 years or military equivalent experience
- Required to be on call 8 times during a 6 week schedule
- May be required to stay to finish cases and/or called from home to staff urgent/emergent procedures
Nice To Haves
- Accred Surgical Program
- Surgical Technician
Responsibilities
- Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews preference cards to determine surgeon needs, obtains the necessary supplies and equipment for the procedure, ensures cleanliness of room, and assists with opening sterile supplies.
- Performs surgical scrub duties, and assists with the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
- Assists in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
