Surgical Technologist

BJC HealthCare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare rooms, gather supplies, and assist with sterile techniques under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include performing surgical scrub duties, handling cultures and specimens, and helping turnover of rooms to maintain readiness for the next case. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Accredited surgical program preferred.
• Certification as Surgical Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for procedures and ensures supplies/equipment are ready.
• Performs surgical scrub duties and assists with collection/disposition of specimens.
• Turnover of rooms and return of instruments and supplies to proper locations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accred Surgical Program

Surgical Technician Certification

Tools

Surgical Technician

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 10 hour shifts
• Hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm
• Call: 5 Call shifts per 6-week period. Friday 3:00pm to Monday 6:00am. Must have a 45 minute response time.

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

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. Both inpatient and outpatient surgical units perform a variety of complex procedures including: Orthopedic, Breast Surgery, Brachytherapy, Gynecology and Urogynecology , Laparoscopy, Single Port Laparoscopic Procedure, Ear, Nose and Throat, Urology, Oral Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Vascular, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Colorectal Surgery, THD (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization), Thoracic, & Podiatry

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

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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