Surgical Technologist

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Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Surgical Technologists are responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub duties. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. Maintains education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Department: Operating Room

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Required: HS Diploma, Associate's degree, LPN, CST, & BLS within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $27.68

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Responsibilities

Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures., Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Scrubs all operative procedures performed., Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience., Takes call as scheduled., Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Requirements

AA (Required), AS (Required), High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$27.68 - $42.90

Pay based on experience