Surgical Tech Trainee

Catholic Health Initiatives; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures in Kearney, Nebraska. The role requires sterilization, instrument handling, and collaboration within the OR to support patient healing.

Candidates should have a Surgical Technology program or equivalent on-the-job training, BLS certification, and a strong team-player mindset with readiness for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• 5+ years' experience as scrub tech or completion of related accredited medical personnel program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Willing to do on-the-job training with a structured competency regimen.

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 sterile technique.
• Provide on-call support with a 30-minute response time.
• Assist with OR turnaround and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Adaptability

On-call support

Education

Surgical Technology program

On-the-job training

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.

Job Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or completion of on the job training as a scrub tech with minimum of 5 years' experience or Completion of an accredited medical personnel program such as but not limited to CNA, Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT I / II, or SPD tech who are willing to do on the job training with a structured competency regimen.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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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.

Pay Range

$23.11 - $34.38 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.