SURGICAL TECH, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

22h

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support physicians during surgical procedures, maintain sterile environments, and help provide patient care across all age groups, from newborns to geriatrics. The position is full-time, with daytime weekday hours Monday through Friday, and includes participation in a shared on-call rotation outside business hours and on weekends. When on call, the employee must be able to report to the worksite within 30 minutes of being contacted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or on-the-job training.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency in sterile technique and sterile processing.
Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist certification is strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processing Technologist, or in an OR scrubbing role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during surgical procedures by passing instruments and holding retractors.
Maintain accurate surgical counts.
Apply aseptic techniques and ensure necessary supplies are available.
Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments according to established protocols.
Maintain and monitor specialty trays and sterile packs to ensure readiness and compliance.
Support nursing staff in Preop and Postop areas, including patient transport and discharge.
Stock supplies and assist with inventory management and charge entry.
Participate in on-call shifts for emergency surgeries and meet the 30-minute response time.