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Surgical Technician Cert

Catholic Health Initiatives

Nebraska City, NEJob$25.42–37.82/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.42–37.82/hr
Location
Nebraska City, NE
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Surgical TechnologistTechnologist In Surgery-CertifiedBasic Life Support - CPR

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Surgical Technician Cert. The Surgical Technician prepares the operating room and assists the surgical team, ensuring equipment functions properly and a sterile environment is maintained. They adapt quickly, collaborate effectively with staff, and contribute directly to patient healing during various surgical procedures.

Key focus areas include Prepare the operating room and sterile field using sterile techniques, Set up surgical equipment and instruments and ensure they function safely, and Assist the surgical team and perform tasks in the sterile field.

Important skills include Adaptability, Team-Player Mindset, Enthusiasm, Knowledge Of Human Anatomy, Knowledge Of Pathophysiology, and Sterile Technique.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AdaptabilityTeam-Player MindsetEnthusiasmKnowledge of Human AnatomyKnowledge of PathophysiologySterile TechniqueAseptic Practices

Qualifications

Certified Surgical TechnologistTechnologist in Surgery-CertifiedBasic Life Support - CPR1 Year Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

  • Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team that includes:

  • Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely.

  • Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile techniques.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure.

  • Performs tasks in the sterile field.

  • Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.

  • Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.

  • Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

  • Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner.

  • Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.

We are offering up to $10,000 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $7,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or

  • Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire and

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • 1 year experience

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.

Pay Range

$25.42 - $37.82 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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