Operating Room Technician-Certified

sih; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL is seeking an Operating Room Technician to prepare the OR and patient for procedures, assist the surgical team, and maintain sterile workflow.

The role involves transporting and positioning patients, assembling equipment, handling instruments, and supporting the surgeon during operations. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with ARC/STSA-aligned on-the-job training or NBSTSA/NCCT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: NBSTSA/NCCT or equivalent per ARC/STSA, on-the-job training acceptable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients.
• Assembles and dismantles operating room tables and instruments before/after procedures.
• Prepares patient and room for planned surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
• Performs skin preparation and draping.
• Assists Surgeon with gowning and gloving.
• Assists surgeon by passing instruments and sutures.
• Maintains instrument/suture/sponges counts accurately.
• Applies dressings and bandages as needed.
• Cares for specimens and transports to proper areas.
• Decontaminates instruments and cleans work areas per policy.
• Aids in efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Location: Herrin, IL. Shift: Day. Time Type: Full Time. F acility/Clinic Name: Herrin Hospital.

Position Summary

• Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certification

• Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer.
• Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients
• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure
• Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
• Completes skin preparation and draping
• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges
• Applies dressings and bandages as needed
• Assist in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
• Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
• Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases
• Monitors and restocks supplies

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$24.6 To

$38.13 To