Certified Surgical Technologist

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic team in Bourbonnais. This part-time role involves preparing and maintaining the sterile field during surgeries, assisting surgeons with instruments, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will bring their expertise in surgical procedures and a commitment to quality, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on excellence in healthcare. With a supportive team and various benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the surgical field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist certification required.
• Two years experience in an OR or ASC required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team with instruments and supplies.
• Perform documentation of biological indicators for sterile processing.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Sterile Technique

Patient Care

Instrument Handling

Job description

Description

OAK Surgery Center, located in Bourbonnais, Illinois is currently seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. This is a part-time position, expected to be approximately 25-29 hours per week.

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigilant in maintaining the sterile field.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Dons OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Gather, checks and opens supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/ solutions needed for the procedure.
• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Secures tubing, cords and other accessories.
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Label, measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge count with the circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is a closed and additional count as necessary.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Understands and practices principles of sterilization, universal precautions, and hazardous material management to process instruments, equipment, and supplies through the stages of decontamination.
• Able to perform documentation of biological indicators for sterile processing equipment.
• Understand the Center’s process for maintaining appropriate instrument sets and supplies relating to their sterility, storage, and inventory levels.
• Performs proper technique for setting up surgical trays and wrapping them for appropriately for sterilization.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist certification required
• Two years experience in an OR or ASC required