Surgical Technologist Extern

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, offers a Surgical Technologist Externship as part of its Earn as You Learn program. Students will be paid while gaining hands-on OR experience under supervision.

Requirements include enrollment in an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a minimum of two shifts per six weeks (PRN). The cohort pays $18/hr; offers are anticipated by late November 2026, with start at the beginning of the 4th semester.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• PRN – A minimum of 2 shifts per 6 week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists mentor with surgical duties for operating room procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or surgical technologist.
• Helps prepare operating room for procedures, gathers necessary supplies, ensures room cleanliness, and opens sterile supplies under supervision.
• Participates in educational activities related to extern program and supports sterile technique and specimen handling under mentor guidance.
• Contributes to a safe, alert work environment as a safety-sensitive team member.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

Enrolled in Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare's Barnes Jewish Hospital: Surgical Technologist Externship!This is a perfect opportunity for Surgical Technologist students to gain paid experience!

Program Overview: This is a great opportunity to kickstart your healthcare career with our Earn as You Learn program! As a student, you will be paid while you learn.

Participation Requirements:

• You must be currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
• PRN – A minimum of 2 shifts per 6 week schedule

Cohort Program Details:

• Pay - $18/hr
• Offers - To be made by end of November 2026
• Start date – Beginning of 4th Semester

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Assists mentor with surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and/or surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assists in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.
• Assists with preparing 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 of sterile supplies under the supervision of assigned mentor.
• Assists with surgical scrub duties, and with the collection, identification and disposition of cultures and specimens under supervision of assigned mentor.
• Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Enrolled-accrdtd SurgTech Prog
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• 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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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer