Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical Services Team OpportunityJoin 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: Monday to Friday4/10 hour shiftsHours: 0700-1730Call -1-2 holidays/year (24 hour) and every 6-7th weekend (Sat 7am Mon 7am); 45 min response time***$12,500 Sign on Bonus***OverviewSince 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.The Operating Room is made up of 7 General rooms, one Cysto room, and one Minor procedure room. Staffed from 0700 till 1700 Monday-Friday with all other hours and days covered with a Call Crew.Role PurposePerforms surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.ResponsibilitiesPrepares 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 RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience <2 years or military equivalent experienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducationAccred Surgical ProgramLicenses & CertificationsSurgical TechnicianBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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