Surgical Technologist
About The Position
HSHS is seeking a Surgical Tech for its St. Elizabeth Hospital location in O'Fallon, Illinois. The position 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. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Surgery department, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is based on factors including 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 education requirement.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000.
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500 for eligible adoption-related expenses.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
