Surgical Technologist

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,131 - 59,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

On-site learning programs

Internet courses

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Illinois is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and care of surgical patients, maintaining a sterile environment, and scrubbing for operative procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and certification as a Surgical Technologist, with a starting pay of $27.68 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $10,000. A solid benefits package is also offered.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with surgical operating room duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Scrub for all operative procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of basic aseptic techniques

Ability to handle and identify specimens

Operation of Steris sterilizer

Education

High School diploma

Associate of Arts (AA)

Associate of Science (AS)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Job Overview

Surgical Technologists are responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub duties. They provide assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases, and assist in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. They maintain education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Department: Operating Room
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Required Education: HS Diploma, Associate's degree, LPN, CST, and BLS within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $27.68
Sign-on Bonus: $10,000

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Assists with clean up and case turnover.
• Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification.
• Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts.
• Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturer instructions and policies and procedures.
• Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system.
• Scrubs all operative procedures performed.
• Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience.
• Takes call as scheduled.
• Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) – required
• Associate of Science (AS) – required
• High School diploma – required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range: $27.68 - $42.90 per hour. Pay based on experience.

Benefits

We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain employees and provide opportunities to grow careers. The package includes on-site classroom learning programs, internet courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program—all designed to help staff achieve their goals.