BJC Health System has been informed of a phishing scam in which a company, posing as BJC Health System, has asked candidates for personal information with the promise of a career or interview opportunity. Those responsible for this phishing scam have put some effort into making communications appear legitimate. Please note that BJC Health System does not ask for any personal information, such as a driver's license number, social security number, financial information, etc. or ask for any additional application be downloaded prior to a candidate accepting an offer of employment. If you receive communications from BJC Health System or BJC Careers that seems suspicious, or have further questions regarding this scam, please email BJCcareers@bjc.org.

Login For Team Members
Alton Memorial Hospital
logo

Alton Memorial is a full-service acute-care hospital with 158 beds and offers medical, surgical and diagnostic services including cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care and laboratory.

Four Alton Memorial Hospital departments were recognized with top 2021 awards from national health care research leader Professional Research Consultants Inc. (PRC), including a Top Performer award for the Digestive Health Center.

Search Careers
Login to your BJC Careers Profile
Back

Surgical Technologist

  • Alton, Illinois
  • Clinical Services and Support
  • Days
  • Full-Time
  • 84142
  • STL1-S18
  • $24.33 – $31.30 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Join Alton Memorial's multi-faceted OR and see all kinds of different cases every day!

  • Weekend call and one holiday a year (every 7th or 8th weekend)
  • 10 Hour Day Shifts (0700-1730)
  • $12,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Surgical Technologist Experience preferred - New Grads Welcome!

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

 

The Operating Room is made up of 7 General rooms, one Cysto room, and one Minor procedure room.  Staffed from 0700 till 1700 Monday-Friday with all other hours and days covered with a Call Crew.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs surgical duties for operating room procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

 

Responsibilities

  • Prepares operating room for surgical patient, reviews preference cards to determine surgeon needs, obtains the necessary supplies and equipment for the procedure, ensures cleanliness of room, and assists with opening sterile supplies.
  • Performs surgical scrub duties, and assists with the collection, identification, and disposition of cultures and specimens.
  • Assists in turning over of room, and ensures supplies, instruments, and equipment are returned to proper location.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Experience

  • <2 years or military equivalent experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Accred Surgical Program

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Surgical Technician

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer