Operating Room Surgical Technologist - Impactful Team Support

Avera; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in providing care for patients before, during, and after surgery. This role includes ensuring proper instrumentation availability, performing scrub and circulating duties, and upholding infection control principles. Ideal candidates should have completed a Surgical Technologist program and possess relevant experience.

The position requires strong surgical knowledge, attention to patient safety, and the ability to support a sterile operative team. Additional certifications such as BLS are preferred. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited school required.
• Three years of continuous experience in an operating room preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in providing care for operative patients.
• Perform scrub and circulating duties in the operating room.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Infection control

Asepsis principles

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Avera is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in providing care for patients before, during, and after surgery. This role includes ensuring proper instrumentation availability, performing scrub and circulating duties, and upholding infection control principles. Ideal candidates should have completed a Surgical Technologist program and possess relevant experience.

The position requires strong surgical knowledge, attention to patient safety, and the ability to support a sterile operative team. Additional certifications such as BLS are preferred. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts.