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Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR

Nebraska Medicine logoNebraska MedicineOmaha, NEFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Surgical technologists employed in Nebraska earn a median of $30.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Nebraska Medicine in Omaha reported 334 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 15,331,066 hours worked: 4.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

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About the job

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Surgical Technologist - Full-time

Position Highlights

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Surgical Technologist at our Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha, NE.

Shifts

  • 10 hour shifts / Monday - Friday / Day Shift
  • Weeknight and 24 hour Weekend on-call required
  • Location: Nebraska Medical Center

Click here to watch a Surg Tech job video: https://youtu.be/ZppS4ELe4D0

We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Surgical Technologist Description:

Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies. Promote efficient operation of the surgery center and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.

Required Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience with an accredited institution required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
  • Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials, all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
  • For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine is an academic health network with two hospitals (800+ (source: Nebraska Medicine, About Us) licensed beds), more than 9,000 (source: Nebraska Medicine, About Us) employees and nearly 70 (source: Nebraska Medicine, About Us) specialty and primary care health centers in the Omaha metro and region. Source: Nebraska Medicine, About Us

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