Surgical Technologist Opportunties for First Assist, Level I and II - Sign-On Bonus Available!
Surgical Technologist - First Assist
- Sign on bonus eligible
- Full-Time-40 hours and Part-time - 24 hours
- Day and afternoon/Evening (2:45 PM - 11:30 PM) Shifts
- NEW GRADS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY for Level I & II Surgical Techs
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
As a Surgical Technologist, you will provide direct support to surgeon and clinical team throughout perioperative phase of care. You will position and prep patients prior to surgery, ensure clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controls bleeding, closes surgery sites and properly dresses wounds. You will also assist in maintaining an effective operating theater and optimizes procedural care.
First Assist, Level I and II Surgical Technologist Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical First Assist program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required. Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
- First Assist Surg Tech - 3 years of experience in surgical services is preferred.
- Level I & II Surg Techs - 1 year surgery experience is preferred.
- Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsBasic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification is required or proof of current certification by one of the following certifying bodies: National Surgical Assistant Association for the certification of surgical assistants; Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist as a certified first assistant or American Board of Surgical Assistants in Illinois.
- Certified surgical technology through an approved Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for Wisconsin.
Overview
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your email address and phone number.
Education:
Experience:
- cath lab or special procedures radiologic technologist role: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiographer (Required)
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (Preferred)
- ARRT (CI) Certification (Preferred)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (Preferred)
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ACLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person