OverviewWelcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for five years in a row (2020-2024).Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500
Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000
for eligible hiresLearn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and it's awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph London (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-london)ResponsibilitiesPosition is eligible for up to a $10k sign on bonus!Job Summary / Job PurposeThe certified surgical assistant employed by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians in surgery performing specific tasks under the supervision of the physician.Essential FunctionsIn addition to fulfilling the requirements of the job description for Surgical Technician job description, this position will include the following:Assists with positioning the patient, provide application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a standardized sterile fashion.Under physician supervision, may be expected to open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue and other such procedures as requested.Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing.Under professional supervision, may be expected to perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia.Other tasks as assigned.#hellosurgicaltechsQualificationsRequired Education for Staff Job Levels:
Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
Required Licensure and Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist, Certification in Surgical Assisting, State Licensure, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
One year of surgical technician experience required.
PREFERRED Qualifications:
One year Surgical Assisting experience preferred.
Pay Range$30.47 - $44.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.