Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Prep Specialist

Surgery Partners; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical operations under supervision. You will prepare and maintain instruments and supplies, set up the operating room, and support patient care throughout pre- and post-operation stages.

The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, 1 year of experience, and BLS certification. Work may involve exposure to medical environments; 401(k) with company match is offered.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• 1 year of surgical tech experience
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, and ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, assist in positioning them, and cover with sterile drapes.
• Observe vital signs, review charts, and assist the team with gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants.
• Assist with counting sponges, needles, and instruments; dispose of specimens as needed.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostic equipment.
• After surgery, help transfer patients to recovery and restock the room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

1 year surgical tech experience

BLS certification

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical operations under supervision. You will prepare and maintain instruments and supplies, set up the operating room, and support patient care throughout pre- and post-operation stages.

The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, 1 year of experience, and BLS certification. Work may involve exposure to medical environments; 401(k) with company match is offered.