Surgical Tech, Surgery

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full Time day shift Surgical Tech for our Surgery Department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

We’re excited to announce Premium Pay for this position! With a signed 3‑year agreement you will receive an additional $12.00 an hour.

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.

• 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

Elkhart General Hospital is a not‑for‑profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full‑service, 357‑licensed‑bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including:
Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling;
DaVinci robotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system.

As a Surgical Tech you’ll report to the Director of Patient Care and assist in the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention and assist in the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment. The Surgical Technologist acts as a primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and has an understanding of procedures being performed, is consistently on vigilance for maintenance of the sterile field.

You will sometimes act as an unsterile member of the surgical team, obtaining instruments, supplies and equipment while the surgical procedure is in progress.

• Maintain sterile technique and correct non‑aseptic conditions
• Perform surgical counts per policy
• Anticipate surgeon needs and assist during procedures
• Clean and reset rooms post‑surgery
• Stock supplies and linens
• Prepare instruments for sterilization
• Clean and organize patient rooms and department areas
• Distribute supplies and equipment across units
• Assist with post‑delivery room cleanup
• Assemble patient charts and chart packs
• Answer phones and call lights, relay messages clearly
• Maintain orderly storage and documentation areas
• Report damaged equipment
• Complete other assigned tasks and projects

You bring a familiarity in the use and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies along with a thorough knowledge of surgical techniques used in routine and emergency procedures. You have a working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. The Surgical Tech has a thorough knowledge of asepsis and sterile technique, as well as preparation, including sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment.

• Completion of a program with a school of surgical technology, or training in the Armed Forces and subsequent certification and maintenance of same as a surgical technologist.

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way, a six‑point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

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