Surgical Technologist

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to support perioperative services in the operating room. The role performs surgical duties under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, preparing the OR, assisting with instruments, and scrub duties for procedures.

Primary responsibilities include setup and turnover of the operating room, and handling cultures and specimens as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Surgical Technician license/certification may be required per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews surgeon needs, obtains supplies and equipment, ensures room cleanliness and opens sterile supplies.
• Performs surgical scrub duties and assists with collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
• Turns over room and ensures instruments and equipment are returned to proper locations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Schedule: 10-hour shifts with alternating days. (Work Mon/Tues/Thu/Fri)
• Hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm
• Main Duties: Surgical case set up, turnovers, preparing instruments and equipment for surgical cases, scrubbing surgical cases.

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

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park‑like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Perioperative Services staff at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital provide excellent Surgical Care by partnering with an extraordinary team of physicians and health care professionals. They are able to offer the comforts of a small community hospital. combined with the resources of the world‑renowned BJC HeathCare System and Washington University Medical School. Our highly educated and dedicated staff continually strive to improve the health of the people and communities they serve.

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

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

• Accred Surgical Program

Licenses & Certifications

• Surgical Technician

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• 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

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