Surgical Technologist

The Nebraska Medical Center•Bellevue, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. This role is great for someone that possesses a desire for a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

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, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

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.
Surgical technologist certification 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 and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.