Surgical Technician: OR Prep, Sterile Tech, Team Player

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Illinois seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and set up equipment for procedures.

You will maintain instrument counts, assist surgeons, and help with patient positioning and transportation, collaborating with surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient care. The role requires CST certification, attention to detail, and a compassionate, team-focused approach to

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technician.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
• Solid understanding of sterile techniques and infection prevention.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, community-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure sterile equipment.
• Set up surgical equipment and assist surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain accurate instrument counts and adhere to infection-control protocols.
• Support patient positioning and transportation within the surgical environment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient care.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

CST certification

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Illinois seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and set up equipment for procedures.

You will maintain instrument counts, assist surgeons, and help with patient positioning and transportation, collaborating with surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient care. The role requires CST certification, attention to detail, and a compassionate, team-focused approach to