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Catholic Health Initiatives Surgical Technologist in Grand Island, Nebraska
Overview
Our brand new surgery suites at CHI Health St. Francis have it all, including:
Seven operating rooms with the most advanced technology in town.
State-of-the-art imaging allows for patient’s scans to be on large screens above the operating table, so the surgeon never has to leave the surgical field
Convenient, separate entrance on the west side of the hospital with parking right in front (entrance D)
Private pre-and post-recovery rooms with plenty of room for family
Two brand new endoscopy rooms and a sterile processing department
Expert surgical team with decades of experience
Comfortable environment and friendly staff
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely
Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique
Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure
Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner
Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure
Serves as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students
Qualifications
Why you should choose us:
What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. CHI advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
Certification in Surgical Technology preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
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Pay Range
$21.80 - $31.62 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.