Surgical Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Nebraska is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare operating rooms and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures. You will set up equipment, maintain a sterile environment, and collaborate with the OR team to support patient healing; on-call with a 30-minute response time.

You will demonstrate adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures in a busy OR setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize all surgical supplies, instruments, solutions, and medications.
• Meticulously organize sterile tables and anticipate surgical team needs.
• Perform accurate counts, manage specimens, and uphold the highest sterile technique.
• Ensure a safe environment, report issues, and assist with OR turnaround.
• Provide essential on-call support with a 30-minute response time.

Skills

Adaptability

Team‑player

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Prepare and sterilize all surgical supplies, instruments, solutions, and medications.
• Meticulously organize sterile tables and anticipate surgical team needs.
• Perform accurate counts, manage specimens, and uphold the highest sterile technique.
• Ensure a safe environment, report issues, and assist with OR turnaround.
• Provide essential on-call support with a 30-minute response time.

We are offering a $9,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $7,000 in Education Assistance

Job Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Compensation will differ based on certification status (certified vs. non-certified Techs). Both are encouraged to apply

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Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.