Surgical Tech Trainee

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska seeks a Surgical Tech to support the operating room and surgical team. You will set up equipment, assist the team, and maintain a sterile environment to enable successful patient procedures. The role requires adaptability and strong teamwork within the OR.

The position carries on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time, contributing directly to patient care and recovery in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or on-the-job training as a scrub tech with minimum of 5 years' experience, or completion of an accredited medical personnel program (CNA, Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT I/II, SPD tech) with competency training.

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

Teamwork

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technology program

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.

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 #hellosurgicaltechs

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