What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Lincoln Surgical Hospital/Nebraska Surgery Center?
This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on bonus!
Lincoln Surgical Hospital is an innovative healthcare leader in providing exceptional surgical services for our patients. Our dedicated physicians and staff strive to achieve optimal surgical outcomes in a patient focused atmosphere. We are looking for exceptional people to provide extraordinary care as a Surgical Technologist.
The Surgical Technologist is specifically involved with the instrumentation and technical aspect of the operative event.
Hours: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks), Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility by performing scrub duties for a variety of surgical procedures
- Understanding of principles of surgical positioning.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment use and care.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures and basics of care including anesthesia and potential complications.
- Recognition of signs and symptoms of emergency situations and interventions
- Must be cognizant of and able to apply competencies in age based needs of patient populations served to include limitations in hearing, sight, comprehension and cognitive skills.
- Identifies selects and coordinates equipment and supplies required for scheduled procedure with circulating nurse.
- Assists in pulling required instrumentation, supplies and equipment.
- Assists in AM preparation of room with disinfectant, room turnover, cleaning and PM cleaning and restocking. Identifies supplies needing to be ordered.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and current BLS certification required at time of hire.
- Must obtain Surgical Technologist Certification within six (6) months of employment.
- Previous experience in surgery or prior scrub experience preferred.
Lincoln Surgical Hospital has a competitive benefits package to include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with a company match
- Uniform Reimbursement
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 24/7 Wellness Center