Surgical Technologist, Crmc

Location: MU Health Care, Capital Region Medical Center location in Jefferson City, MO

Shift: M-F 0630-1500 Mandatory Weekday/Weekend call rotation

Department: Operating Room

Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23, depending on experience

 ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our esteemed team as a Surgical Technologist at CRMC. As a key player in the operating room, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safe and effective execution of surgical procedures. We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence. The ideal candidate possesses not only technical expertise but also a compassionate and caring nature, providing direct patient care throughout the surgical journey. If you are someone who values precision, teamwork, and contributing to positive surgical outcomes, this is your opportunity to shine. Join MU Health Care in making a real impact, where your skills and passion align with a culture dedicated to advancing healthcare with unparalleled excellence.

 ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

        Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

        Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

        Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

        Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

        Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.

Assists with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.

Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members.

Communicates effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians.

Adheres to standards, including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.

Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation.

Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently.

Applies basic knowledge of instrumentations to multiple surgical cases.

Corrects deficiencies at the case level.

Performs technical duties involving care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms in order to provide a safe and effective environment.

Completes unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of sterile technique.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an accredited SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST training program within one (1) year.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or Technician in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) certification by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.