Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare – Parkland Health Center in Farmington, MO is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the Surgical Services Department. You will prepare the operating room, assist with sterile technique, and help with specimens under RN supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and <2 years of experience. Accreditation in a surgical program or certification is preferred. This full-time position includes benefits and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience of &lt; 2 years or military equivalent is preferred.
• Surgical Technician certification/license may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews surgeon needs, obtains supplies and equipment, ensures cleanliness, and assists with sterile supplies.
• Performs surgical scrub duties and assists with collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
• Assist in room turnover and ensure supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accred Surgical Program

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - Parkland Health Center. BJC Healthcare - Parkland Health Center is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• PRN hours/days weekly will vary depending on surgery schedule and vacation of staff.

Overview

As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world-class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors - Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri - a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri.

In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center. Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study.

The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear-nose and throat, and orthopedic procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

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.
• Assist in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• < 2 years or military equivalent experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Accred Surgical Program

Licenses & Certifications

• Surgical Technician

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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