SURGICAL TECH, Full-time Days
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Blair, NE)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist physicians during procedures, maintain sterile environments, and support patient care across all age groups. This role ensures the highest standards of patient safety and surgical efficiency within the community-focused healthcare team.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Full job details
Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. This role is essential in supporting physicians during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across all age groups—from newborns to geriatrics.
At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist physicians during surgical procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, and maintaining accurate surgical counts.
- Consistently apply aseptic techniques and ensure all necessary supplies are available.
- Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintain and monitor specialty trays and sterile packs, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Support nursing staff in Preop and Postop areas, including patient transport and discharge.
- Routinely stock supplies and assist with inventory management and charge entry.
- Take on-call shifts for emergency surgeries, with a 30-minute response time.
Schedule & On-Call Requirements
- Full-Time, Weekday Hours: This position operates during daytime hours Monday through Friday.
- Shared On-Call Rotation: You will participate in an on-call schedule outside of business hours and on weekends.
- Response Time: When on call, you must be able to report to the worksite within 30 minutes of being contacted.
What We’re Looking For:
Education & Certification:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program OR on-the-job trained.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Surgical Technologist certification strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technologist or in a scrubbing role in the OR is strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in sterile technique and sterile processing.
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient care needs.
Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation and benefit package
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
- Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.