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Surgical Tech - First Assist

Hospital Sisters Health System
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Springfield, IL 62765, US

Salary

$60,000 - $72,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, with a salary range of $32.58 to $48.87 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse license in their state of practice, with first assist experience preferred.
  • The role involves assisting surgeons during operations and requires independent nursing behaviors in peri-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation of care.
  • Sign-on bonuses of up to $20,000 are available, and colleagues must complete specific certifications, including Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) within a designated timeframe.
  • The position offers full-time day shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and education assistance.

Pay Range:

$32.58 - $48.87

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

To carry out the functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and is therefore responsible for independent nursing behaviors of peri-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation of care. The intra-operative practice of the RNFA is inter-department with the surgeon.


Position Specifics
o Department: Surgery
o Core Function: Surgical Tech
o Schedule: Full-time - Day Shift
o Facility: St. John’s Hospital
o Location: Springfield, IL
o Sign On: Up to $20,000
o Compensation: Aligns with experience
Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Registered Nurses (RNs) who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree, are permitted to practice as RNFAs.
Experience Qualifications
  • First Assist experience is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.
  • Successful completion of an RNFA program is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.
  • In lieu of CNOR certification/RNFA program, we will accept an RN with Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) certification AND at least 2 years of OR experience as a first assist, with the understanding the colleague will successfully obtain CNOR certification and enter a RNFA program within 6 months of being eligible to obtain the CNOR certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits:  HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)  combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

  • Retirement benefits including HSHS
    contributions.

  • Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

  • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption   to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

  • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.




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