Surgical Technician - Ophthalmology & Pain

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Scrub Tech for the Montvale Surgery Suites in Springfield, IL. The role supports the surgical team by preparing equipment, maintaining sterility, and passing instruments during procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associates degree in surgical technology preferred; military training or DD214 is acceptable. BLS is required, with daytime schedule and 32–40 hours per week across ophthalmology and pain services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or military training in surgical technology required.
• DD214 documenting military surgical technology training.
• In Illinois, GED plus 3 years as a Surgical Technologist may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor surgical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain the sterile field and assist with passing instruments.
• Assist with patient transfer and positioning during procedures.
• Perform intraoperative surgical skills and procedures as directed.

Skills

Surgical technology

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in surgical technology

Graduate from surgical technology program or military training

DD214 military education documentation

Illinois: GED + 3 years surgical technologist experience (in lieu of education)

Job description

Pay Range

$26.80 - $40.20 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Position

HSHS is seeking a Scrub Tech in the Montvale Surgery Suites. This position assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures.

Position Specifics

• Department: Montvale Surgery Suites (Ophthalmology and Pain)
• Core Function: Surgical
• Schedule: Daytime, 40 Hrs/wk., 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday
• Facility: Springfield - Prairie Eye Surgery Center
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.
• Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Qualifications

N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Equal Opportunity Employment

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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