Surgical Technologist-POD 3

BJC HealthCare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

St. Louis, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Performs surgical duties in the operating room, including preparing the room, managing sterile supplies, and assisting surgeons. Responsible for scrubbing in, handling cultures and specimens, and ensuring the efficient turnover of operating rooms.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and less than 2 years of experience or military equivalent. You should also have experience in a surgical program and possess or be eligible for a Surgical Technician certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Heart Transplants

Thoracic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Lung Transplants

Vascular Surgery

Endovascular Surgery

Surgical Technician

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!

  • POD 3 services: Cardiac including minimally invasive, heart failure, and heart transplants. Thoracic, robotic and lung transplants plus vascular and endovascular surgery
  • 13 operating Rooms in South West Tower on BJH Main Campus         
  • 3-12 hour shifts (1030-2300) 
  • No Call 
  • Cardiac, thoracic, and vascular
  • OR experience preferred
  • Services: Cardiac including minimally invasive, heart failure, and heart transplants. Thoracic, robotic and lung transplants plus vascular and endovascular surgery.                 

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 (RN, RNFA, ST) 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 nursing 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

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

    BJC HealthCare

    BJC Medical Group has more than 600 doctors and specialists who care for thousands of people every day. With over 120 locations in greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois, there’s a BJC doctor close to you, wherever you live. Plus, because we’re all part of BJC HealthCare, we’re backed by the research and technology resources of one of the top health care organizations in the country. We aim to strengthen the physician-patient bond by developing long-term, healing relationships and offering exceptional patient experiences. BJC HealthCare has ranked as one of the top workplaces among large employers in the seventh annual St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces for 2018 program. BJC is one of 150 Greater St. Louis employers to receive the award and the only health care system to make the list. There is no better time to join our team and share your exceptional talents to help make medicine better. Explore our opportunities and apply today! www.bjc.org/jobs
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