Surgical Technologist

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 4,006,000 - 6,209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical care and OR preparation. The role involves scrub duties, patient transport, and ongoing learning in the operating room environment, with a focus on preparing for elective and emergency procedures.

The candidate should have an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent), CST certification or LPN background, and BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• High School diploma required with BLS/CPR within 90 days.
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Graduate of Accredited LPN program or LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Assists with clean up and case turnover.
• Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure.
• Demonstrates aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrates patient identification.
• Handles and delivers specimens, cultures, and implants.
• Operates and maintains OR equipment.
• Operates Steris sterilizer.
• Participates in evaluating patient care delivery.
• Scrubs all operative procedures.
• Seeks assistance when beyond knowledge.
• Takes call as scheduled.
• Uses case carts and preference cards to prepare for procedures.

Skills

Sterilization

Aseptic technique

Disinfection

Case turnover

Patient identification

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma

BLS/CPR Certification

CST Certification

LPN Program Graduate

Tools

Steris sterilizer

Job description

Surgical Technologist

Job Description

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

Department: Operating Room

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Required: HS Diploma, Associate’s degree, LPN, CST, & BLS within 90 days of hire

Sign-on Bonus of $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 manufacturers 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’s Degree (Required)
• High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$29.08 - $45.07

Pay based on experience