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Surgical Technician Cert

  • CHI Health Saint Mary's
  • Nebraska City, Nebraska
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The posted compensation range of $25.42 - $37.82 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-458130
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Surgery
Hours/Pay Period
64
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday-Friday day hours
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

** Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus **

** Up to $7,000 Educational Assistance **

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

  • Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team that includes:

      • 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 techniques.


      • Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure.


      • Performs tasks in the sterile field.
  • Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.
  • Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.
  • Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner.
  • Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
  • Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire


Preferred

  • 1 year experience
Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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