Surgical Technologist

Hospital Sisters Health System • O'Fallon, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

HSHS is seeking a Surgical Technologist for St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. The role assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to perioperative patients by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer and positioning, and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures. The position is full-time on the day shift, with 40 scheduled hours per week. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Pay range is $24.31–$36.47; actual pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a recognized surgical technology program or successful completion of military training in surgical technology; military education documentation must include a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• In Illinois, a high school diploma or GED plus three years of work as a Surgical Technologist in a healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of the specified education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to perioperative patients.
• Prepare and monitor equipment.
• Pass instruments.
• Maintain the sterile field.
• Assist with patient transfer and positioning.
• Perform a variety of surgical skills and procedures.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

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