SURGICAL TECH, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System; Blair (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life & AD&D

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. This role supports physicians during procedures, maintains sterile environments, and ensures patient care across all ages.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, sterilizing tools, prepping trays, supporting Preop and Postop staff, stocking supplies, and taking on-call shifts with a 30-minute response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Tech program OR on-the-job trained.
• Current BLS certification required; CST preferred.
• Minimum 2 years OR scrub/sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments.
• Apply aseptic technique and ensure supplies are available.
• Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments.
• Maintain sterile trays and packs; ensure readiness.
• Support Preop and Postop nursing staff, including transport.
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory and charge entry.
• Take on-call shifts with 30-minute response time.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments

Patient care

Schedule adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technologist program

BLS certification

Surgical Tech cert preferred

Job description

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. This role is essential in supporting physicians during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across all age groups—from newborns to geriatrics.

At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist physicians during surgical procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, and maintaining accurate surgical counts.
• Consistently apply aseptic techniques and ensure all necessary supplies are available.
• Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments according to established protocols.
• Maintain and monitor specialty trays and sterile packs, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Support nursing staff in Preop and Postop areas, including patient transport and discharge.
• Routinely stock supplies and assist with inventory management and charge entry.
• Take on-call shifts for emergency surgeries, with a 30-minute response time.

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Full-Time, Weekday Hours: This position operates during daytime hours Monday through Friday.
• Shared On-Call Rotation: You will participate in an on-call schedule outside of business hours and on weekends.
• Response Time: When on call, you must be able to report to the worksite within 30 minutes of being contacted.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program OR on-the-job trained.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Surgical Technologist certification strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technologist or in a scrubbing role in the OR is strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in sterile technique and sterile processing.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient care needs.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.