Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time night shift Certified Surgical Technologist position for our Childbirth Unit at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.
- Required Qualification: Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Local and National Discounts
- Beacon Academy Educational Courses
- Gym Membership Discount
About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.
About the New Tower
The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.
What You’ll Do
As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures by working closely with nursing staff and the surgical team. You’ll serve as a primary scrub, preparing and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures. You may also function in a non-sterile role during surgery, ensuring needed instruments and supplies are promptly available to support safe, efficient patient care.
Job Responsibilities
- Apply principles of asepsis and strict sterile technique when scrubbing or circulating.
- Identify and immediately correct breaks in sterile technique by any team member.
- Perform proper skin preparation and maintain the sterile field throughout procedures.
- Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies prior to patient arrival in the OR.
- Ensure all required items are available and organized according to surgeon preference cards.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
- Assist effectively in emergency situations, including performing CPR when required.
- Monitor sterility of tables and supplies during emergent and high-stress cases.
- Communicate clearly and take direction from the surgeon, anesthesia, charge nurse, and circulating nurse.
- Prepare for complex or unusual cases by reviewing procedures and seeking expert guidance.
- Open and prepare operating rooms, ensuring equipment, instruments, and furniture are ready.
- Initiate room cleanup and efficient turnover between surgical cases.
- Protect patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety through proper positioning and care.
What You Bring
You bring a strong foundation in surgical asepsis, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and decisive in fast-paced environments. You maintain required certification/licensure, demonstrate initiative in expanding your surgical knowledge, and serve as a reliable resource for peers and students. Above all, you are a collaborative team player committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification maintenance required.
- Successful completion of a program with a school of Surgical Technology required.
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- Training in the Armed Forces and subsequent certification and maintenance of same as a surgical technologist.
