Operating Room Tech: Sterile Prep & Instrument Support

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, seeks an Operating Room Tech to prepare sterile supplies and instruments, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgeon during procedures in a fast-paced surgical team environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, ORT training or 3+ years of experience, and current BLS certification; experience across GYN, general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, and urology is preferred. Full-time, day shift in Joliet.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT training program or on-the-job training

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, seeks an Operating Room Tech to prepare sterile supplies and instruments, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgeon during procedures in a fast-paced surgical team environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, ORT training or 3+ years of experience, and current BLS certification; experience across GYN, general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, and urology is preferred. Full-time, day shift in Joliet.