What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrub Technician - 20 HOURS A WEEK! position at Citizens Memorial?
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join our team in the Operating Room at the main hospital in Bolivar, Missouri! CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities, and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!
About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus is in Bolivar, Missouri, where you'll find a hometown feel and affordable housing options. Enjoy a movie, a round of golf, a college game, or grab a meal from any one of the local restaurants! Springfield is only 40 minutes away and offers entertainment and attractions like Big Shots Golf, Bass Pro's Wonders of Wildlife Museum, and Urban Air. Only an hour south is Branson, where you can take in a family-friendly show, visit Silver Dollar City, or experience world-class shopping at the Branson Landing!
About the department: The OR consists of 23 active surgeons who perform an average of 372 surgeries/month. The OR has 6 outpatient, 3 inpatient, and 1 C-section designated suites that run 4 teams of staff/day. The surgeons work to educate, train, and develop staff to operate fluidly together.
A typical day includes: Having an understanding of the procedure being performed in order to handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary to assist and anticipate the needs of surgical staff throughout the surgery.
- Prepares surgical suite prior to procedure
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures
- Passes instruments and other tools to surgeons during procedures
- Prepares sterile dressing, and secures dressing after incision closure
- Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
- Assists in prepping room for the next patient
Job Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma required; Applied Science - Surgical Technologist degree preferred
- Experience: New grads welcome; 1 year scrub tech experience preferred
- Skills: Communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Licensure/Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technician, or if not certified, must obtain NBSTSA certification, NCCT or NRST Certified Tech in Surgery within 36 months of employment; or must be licensed as a practical or registered nurse
- Physical: Standing/walking for long periods of time, ability to lift and move patients and equipment, good manual dexterity and visual acuity
The position is: Part-time working 2 10-hour shifts - 7am-5:30pm.
Benefits include:
- Competitive wages
- Annual merit increases
- Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
- Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Increased Company-Matched Retirement Plan
- Company-paid long term disability plan
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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.