Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Fritch Surgery Center

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Surgical Technologist to join their team at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center - Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. This full-time, benefits-eligible position involves supporting intraoperative nursing care by performing scrub and related duties. The role promotes efficient operation of the surgery center and provides assistance to physicians and support staff. Nebraska Medicine is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. They are a leading health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care, valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.

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.

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.
Provide assistance to physicians and support staff.