Surgical Technologist – Bellevue Medical Center - 9am-9pm

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% discount at Clarkson College

Career advancement opportunities with

covered educational costs

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Bellevue Medical Center campus. The role supports the perioperative care team by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterility, and assisting the team before, during, and after procedures.

Shifts are 12 hours, Monday through Friday, with 9:00am–9:00pm weeknights and 24-hour weekend on-call. Educational support and tuition assistance are available to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Surgical technologist certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience required.
• BLS certification (AHA endorsed) required upon completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team to support safe patient care.
• Assist surgeons, nurses and other staff before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school education or equivalent

Surgical technologist certification

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program or equivalent training

BLS certification (AHA endorsed)

Job description

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 - 9am-9pm

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 / 9:00am - 9:00pm Weeknight and 24 hour Weekend on-call required

Location: Nebraska Medical Center

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 your healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

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.

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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