Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification assistance

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist focused on maintaining a sterile field, preparing and handling instruments, supplies, and medications for operative procedures. The role supports the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to policy.

The position emphasizes assisting with patient positioning, counts, gowning, and passing instruments as directed, with opportunities to contribute to performance improvement activities within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process
• Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

Responsibilities

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure and maintains sterile field throughout
• Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery and anticipates surgeon needs
• Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications
• Assists with patient placement and positioning; assists in draping sterile field
• Performs counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator prior to incision and before closure
• Gowns and gloving of the surgeon and assistants; maintains sterile field
• Passes instruments to surgeon; may sponge operative site and assist with retractors, sutures, and vessel cauterization as directed
• Assists with cleaning the operating room and prep room for next patient
• Participates in department performance improvement activities

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Program currently participating in accreditation process

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties
• Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure
• Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.
• Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and
  before incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prep room for the next
  patient.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation
process
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in
accreditation process,.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

SUPERVISES

May directly supervise, mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out.

PAY RANGE:

$22.73 - $35.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women