Surgical Technologist Details

Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare - St. Louis, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time

    Job ID: 1208727
    Employment Status: Full-Time
    More Information:

    Christian Hospital is an acute-care community hospital with 220 staffed beds, located in north St. Louis County. As a founding member of BJC HealthCare, the hospital has an expert medical staff and a diverse workforce of nearly 2,000 health care professionals who are dedicated to providing the absolute best care with the latest technology and medical advances. Christian Hospital is nationally recognized for stroke care and cardiology, and highly regarded for its excellence in emergency medicine, robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, pulmonology and wound care.

    Our Northwest HealthCare campus, located six miles west of Christian Hospital in Florissant, offers the community 24-hour emergency care as well as a variety of outpatient services and physician practices.

    The Surgical Services Department performs emergency, trauma, elective, in-patient, out-patient, and ambulatory/same day surgery. ASD also does pre-and post-procedure assessment and recovery of special procedures patients, and pre-procedure assessment of cardiac cath lab patients. Specialties include general surgery, orthopedics, GU, GYN, thoracic, ophthalmic, vascular, plastic, neuro, dental, ENT, endoscopic, cardiovascular, and podiatry.


    Overview

    Role Purpose

    Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

    Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

    • Minimum Requirements


    Degree

  • High School Diploma or GED


    • Experience

  • No Experience


    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience


    • Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information


    Experience

  • <2 years


    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Surgical Technician

    • Benefits Statement

    Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
    • 401(k) plan
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
    • On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
    • Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
    • Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

    Legal Statement

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
    Equal Opportunity Employer

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