Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures under RN supervision. The role involves room preparation, sterile scrubbing, specimen handling, and post-procedure turnover. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and less than two years of experience.

Certification as a Surgical Technician is preferred. Join a Magnet-designated hospital with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• <2 years or military equivalent experience required.
• Surgical Technician certification/licensure preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews surgeon needs and assembles supplies.
• Performs surgical scrub duties and aids in specimen handling and disposition.
• Turns over the room and ensures instruments and equipment are returned to proper location.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accred Surgical Program

Tools

da Vinci robotic system

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

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

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• 3/12's Hour Shifts
• Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm

***$12,500 Sign on Bonus***

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center's Surgical Services department consists of 22 ORs which include three heart team rooms and the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

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.
• Assists 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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