Nebraska Spine Hospital is a 34 bed, spine specialty hospital. As the only Spine Center of Excellence in the region, we are the best at what we do, because it is all we do. Beckers Hospital Review has repeatedly named Nebraska Spine Hospital as one of the 100 Hospitals & Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs . Our mission is to provide the highest quality care, through cost effective and patient focused services. All teammates are eligible to participate in a facility incentive program. If you are interested in joining a family atmosphere while being a part of a high performing team, Nebraska Spine Hospital is for you.

We are actively hiring for a Surgical Technologist. This is a full time opportunity, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts, 6:45am-5:15pm, Call is 1 night per week and every 4-5th weekend. $20,000 sign on bonus.

Why join SCA Health? Consider the following fantastic benefits

• Positive work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance eligible on Day 1 of employment
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
• Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Plan

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities:

• 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

Surgical Technologist (CST) Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized and accredited SurgicalTechnologistProgram, required.
• Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologistpreferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certificationpreferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working irregular hours