Surgical Technologist

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support surgeons and nursing staff in a rural critical access hospital. The role emphasizes sterile technique and teamwork.

You will prepare operating rooms, handle instruments, and verify counts, contributing to safe patient care in a close-knit community hospital.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technician.
• Strong aseptic technique and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams.
• Ability to work in a patient-centered, community-focused healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures and maintain a sterile, aseptic environment.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment; assist during procedures by anticipating surgical needs.
• Verify patient and procedure information; manage surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Handle specimens appropriately and maintain documentation as required.
• Perform and verify instrument, sponge, and sharps counts to ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support surgeons and nursing staff in a rural critical access hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures and maintain a sterile, aseptic environment.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment; assist during procedures by anticipating surgical needs.
• Verify patient and procedure information; manage surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Handle specimens appropriately and maintain documentation as required.
• Perform and verify instrument, sponge, and sharps counts to ensure accuracy and safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Surgical Technician.
• Strong aseptic technique, attention to detail, and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams.
• Ability to work in a patient-centered, community-focused healthcare environment.