Certified Surgical Technologist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin seeks an Operating Room Tech responsible for preparing sterile supplies and maintaining the sterile field during surgical procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Surgical Technologist, along with experience in scrubbing procedures.

This per diem position offers competitive compensation starting at $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentials. Join our team to play a vital role in patient care!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related experience required.
• Graduate of an Operating Room Training program with 3 years' experience preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field during surgeries.
• Provide the surgeon with required sterile supplies during procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedures scrubbing

Sterile supply preparation

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist

ORT training program or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Department: Surgery
Schedule: PRN Days
Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Joseph
Location: Elgin, IL

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining the sterile field during the case and providing the surgeon with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on‑job training with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Current Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties (e.g., GYN, General and Plastics).
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in specialty surgical areas (e.g., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro, etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation; the estimated starting pay for this role is $38.00 per hour. The exact compensation will be determined at the time of hiring based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf