Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - Barnes Jewish Hospital. BJC Healthcare - Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Labor and Delivery department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a 23-bed unit with spacious labor, delivery, and recovery suites which adds to the soothing, safe and exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• <2 years or military equivalent experience
• Surgical Technician

Nice To Haves

• Accredited Surgical Program

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews preference cards to determine surgeon needs, obtains the necessary supplies and equipment for the procedure, ensures cleanliness of room, and assists with opening sterile supplies.
• Performs surgical scrub duties, and assists with the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
• Assists in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.
• Cesarean sections, D&C, tubal ligations, extensive cervical or vagina lacerations repairs, occasional cystoscopies, hysterectomy occasionally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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