OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Surgical Technologist (CST)

BarnesJewish Hospital is seeking Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our dynamic team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We have an amazing opportunity to work the OR in Pod 3 - cardiothoracic transplant and vascular surgeries. Experienced candidates preferred! 6:30a.m. - 7:00 p.m. M-F Call and Holiday rotation POD 3 specialized in the high acuity cases.

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.

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 BJC Total Rewards 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