Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare•O'Fallon, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse at Progress West Hospital. The Surgical Services department has three operating rooms and provides inpatient and outpatient general and specialty surgery. Services include orthopedics, general surgery, plastics, urology, ENT, colorectal, gynecology, and gastrointestinal procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday in four 10-hour shifts, with a 6:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. start time. Call is typically once a week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than two years of experience or military-equivalent experience.
No supervisor experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited surgical program.
Surgical Technician license or certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room for surgical patients, review preference cards to determine surgeon needs, obtain necessary supplies and equipment, ensure the room is clean, and assist with opening sterile supplies.
Perform surgical scrub duties and assist with collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
Assist with turning over the room and return supplies, instruments, and equipment to their proper locations.

Benefits

$12,500 sign-on bonus.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available on the first day of the month after hire.
Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
401(k) plan with BJC match.
Tuition assistance available on the first day.
BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
Adoption assistance.