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Surgical Technologist - PRN

BJC HealthCare

Location
Onsite (Alton, Illinois)
Employment
Per Diem
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the role

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Services Team. The role involves preparing operating rooms, assisting surgeons, and providing care in the OB unit.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing Operating room preparation Sterile supply management Specimen collection Patient care Room turnover Registration Infant care Surgical assistance

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts

Perks

  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance

Full job details

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - Alton Memorial Hospital.  BJC Healthcare - Alton Memorial Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development.  Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! 

      • Schedule: PRN - 24 hours per 6 week schedule
      • Hours: 5a-5p or 5p-5a
      • Call: 12 hours per 6 week schedule
      • Holiday: One Summer and One Winter
      • Additional Info: OB unit, in addition to the surg tech duties, our techs function as registration, room turn over, Pct duties and are hands on with infant care.

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

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    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