Surgical Technologist -Bellevue Medical Center (0700-1730)

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Support up to $5,000/year

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine—Bellevue Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the first shift (07:00–17:30). The role involves preparing the operating room, arranging sterile instruments, and maintaining a sterile field to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting surgeons and nursing staff, with on‑call requirements on weeknights and weekends. Educational support is available, including tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Surgical technologist certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent scrub experience required.
• BLS certification from an American Heart Association endorsed program required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and arrange sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to support safe and efficient patient care.

Skills

Surgical technologist certification

BLS certification

Sterile technique

Team support in OR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist certification

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent scrub experience

BLS certification (AHA endorsed)

Job description

Position Overview

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Surgical Technologist – Bellevue Medical Center (0700-1730). A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the perioperative care team who assists surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role is responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring all sterile instruments and supplies are available and properly arranged, maintaining a sterile environment throughout procedures, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team to support safe and efficient patient care.

Work Schedule & Shifts

12 hour shifts / Monday - Friday / (0700-1730). Weeknight and 24 hour Weekend on‑call required.

Click here to watch a Surg Tech job video: https://youtu.be/ZppS4ELe4D0

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network

Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Surgical technologist certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience with an accredited institution required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials, all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio‑visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
• For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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