Surgical Technologist - Dedicated Call

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSA

Employee assistance program

ID theft coverage

Rewards program

Discount program

Job summary

Surgical Technologist-Dedicated Call position at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

This full-time role covers on-call procedures during weekdays, weekends, and holidays within the Surgery department, assisting the perioperative team with instrument handling, sterile field maintenance, and patient positioning. You will work in a fast-paced OR environment, ensuring intraoperative care and smooth operation of general and orthopedic surgeries, with a 40-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Military training in surgical technology may be accepted.
• CST certification and BLS required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover on-call procedures during weekdays/weekends, including holidays.
• Assist intraoperative team, prepare/monitor equipment, maintain sterile field.
• Position and transfer patients, pass instruments, and perform surgical skills.
• Work with minimal supervision in main OR for general and orthopedic cases.

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Military training in surgical technology (DD214)

High School Diploma or GED + 3 years experience (IL)

Tools

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Title

Surgical Technologist-Dedicated Call

Pay Range

$26.80 - $40.20 per hour. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Position Specifics

• Department: Surgery
• Core Function: Surgical Tech
• Schedule: Full-time/Dedicated Call
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Clinic Location: Springfield, IL
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

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

1 year of experience working as a surgical technologist is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology
• Surgical Assisting Certification is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist-Dedicated Call is specifically responsible for coverage of on-call procedures during weekday and/or weekend hours, which may include holidays, within their designated department. 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. Due to the nature of the role, practices autonomously and with minimal supervision. This team takes first call in the main OR for both General and Orthopedic surgeries.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

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 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!
• 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.

Other Opportunities

Hospital Sisters Health System is a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. 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.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.