Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role is with the Surgical Services Team at Christian Hospital, part of BJC Healthcare. The department performs emergency, trauma, elective, inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory/same-day surgery, and supports a range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, GU, GYN, thoracic, ophthalmic, vascular, plastic, neuro, dental, ENT, endoscopic, cardiovascular, and podiatry.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call coverage is approximately one night per week, every fifth to eighth weekend, and one to two holidays per year. Duties include scrubbing cases and working with the team on daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. The posting offers a $12,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience or military equivalent experience.
• No supervisor experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited surgical program.
• Surgical Technician 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 and assist with collecting, identifying, and dispositioning cultures and specimens.
• Assist with turning over the room and return supplies, instruments, and equipment to their proper locations.
• Scrub surgical cases and help the team with daily, weekly, and monthly duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED