• Surgical Technologist

    BJC HealthCare (Alton, IL)


    **City/State:** Alton, Illinois

    **Categories:** Clinical Services and Support

    **Job Status:** PRN

    **Req ID** : 98437

    **Pay Range:** $24.33 – $31.30 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

     

    Additional Information About the Role

     

    Do you want to work with a great team in providing safe patient care in the OR as a Surgical Tech? Our ideal candidates will provide excellent and safe care in a fast-paced environment. Previous surgery experience is preferred.

     

    + PRN

    + Shifts will vary (days and nights)

     

    Overview

     

    Since 1937, **Alton Memorial Hospital** has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Role Purpose

     

    Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepares 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 sterile supplies.

    + Performs surgical scrub duties, and assists with the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.

    + Assists in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    + High School Diploma or GED

    Experience

    + <2 years or military equivalent experience

    Supervisor Experience

    + No Experience

    Preferred Requirements

    Education

    + Accred Surgical Program

     

    Licenses & Certifications

     

    + Surgical Technician

     

    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

     

    To learn more, go to our** **Benefits Summary** **.

     

    *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