Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. This full-time role features 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday days, with weeknight and 24-hour weekend on-call requirements.

We offer tuition assistance up to $5,000/year, a 35% Clarkson College discount, and opportunities for career advancement as part of a regionally recognized health network.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials preferred.
• For some clinical areas, English and Spanish may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies.
• Promote efficient operation of the surgery center and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated from accredited surgical technology program

BLS certification

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 - Full-time Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Surgical Technologist at our Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha, NE. Shifts: 10 hour shifts / Monday - Friday / Day Shift 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

We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region.

We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska.

Come join us!! Why Work with 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.

Surgical Technologist Description

Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies. Promote efficient operation of the surgery center and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent 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.

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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