Surgical Techs at Le Bonheur

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is a Magnet-designated facility and recognized among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 13 consecutive years. Our hospital is home to 20 state-of-the-art operating rooms, where our expert teams perform approximately 10,000 surgical cases for children annually. As the only American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in the region, you will be exposed to a variety of cases here at Le Bonheur.

From the Da Vinci Robot to the IMRI OR suite, there are always opportunities to work with the latest cutting-edge technologies used daily at Le Bonheur. Enhancing our ability to deliver precise and lifesaving interventions to the children of the mid-south.

As a Surgical Technologist, you play a crucial role in the operating room by assisting surgeons and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Your responsibilities revolve around ensuring the smooth flow of surgical operations and maintaining a sterile environment. Here's a detailed breakdown of your job duties:

• Set up surgical instruments, equipment and sterile drapes according to the specific procedure.
• Verify the functionality of equipment and ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons to facilitate efficient and effective surgeries.  
• Create and maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Facilitates the use of various types of operating room technology, including surgical robots, imaging systems and monitoring devices.
• Stay updated on advancements in surgical technology and incorporate them into practice when appropriate.
• Work closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other health care professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. 

Le Bonheur also offers:

• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education
• Matching 403(b) up to first 6%
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)