Surgical Technologist

hshs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSAs

Employee rewards

Job summary

HSHS is seeking a Surgical Tech at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, to assist the surgical team during intraoperative care, prepare and monitor equipment, and maintain a sterile field. The role also involves assisting with patient transfer and positioning and supporting various surgical procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree in surgical technology (preferred), and BLS certification. Sign-on and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or military training required.
• Illinois: 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist in healthcare may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team in providing intraoperative care and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare and monitor equipment, pass instruments, and assist with patient transfer/positioning.
• Perform a variety of surgical skills and procedures as directed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative instrumentation

Patient positioning

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in surgical technology

Military training in surgical technology

Illinois: 3 years surgical tech in healthcare (in lieu of education)

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Pay Range

$25.53 - $38.29

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures.

Position Specifics

• Department: Surgery
• Core Function: Surgical Tech
• Schedule: Full-time /Day Shift
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Sign On: $20,000
• Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required. Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Qualifications

• N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

• Retirement benefits including HSHS
  contributions.

• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

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These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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