Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare•Des Peres, MO

About The Position

Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. The Surgical Services department has 22 operating rooms, including three heart team rooms and the da Vinci robotic surgical system. The position supports Ortho, Neuro, ENT, and Spine service lines. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with three 12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call is usually one to two weeknight calls and one weekend call per six-week schedule.

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 the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
Assist with turning over the operating room and ensure supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to their proper locations.

Benefits

$12,500 sign-on bonus.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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.