What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services position at CoxHealth?
Summary
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About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
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Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
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Job Summary
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A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures.
Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned.
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Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist
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Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
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Strong analytical/problem solving skills
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Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
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Able to work in a fast paced environment
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Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment
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