Surgical Technologist

AccessHealth; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in Normal, IL is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team under RN supervision. You will assist during intraoperative procedures and uphold aseptic principles.

Responsibilities include organizing supplies, maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing in for procedures, helping with patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and training medical students. This role offers growth in a supportive environment focused on safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technology certificate or associate degree required.
• BLS certification required.
• Surgical technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during intraoperative procedures under RN supervision.
• Apply aseptic principles to maintain a sterile environment.
• Organize supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain a safe operating room environment.
• Charge for equipment use and track supplies.
• Participate in room turnover and setup.
• Perform sterilization, disinfection, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with patient positioning and obtaining supplies.
• Support sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Scrub in during surgeries.
• Assist with equipment repair as needed.
• Train medical students and residents.

Skills

Asepsis

Technical skills

Judgment

Safety policies

Education

Surgical Technology certificate

Associate degree

BLS certification

Job description

The Surgical Technician plays a vital role in the perioperative team, assisting during intraoperative procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include applying aseptic principles to maintain a sterile environment, demonstrating technical skills, and providing age-specific obstetrical care.

Key duties involve organizing supplies and equipment, maintaining a safe environment, charging for equipment use, and participating in room turnover and setup.

They perform sterilization, disinfection, and equipment maintenance, assist with patient positioning and obtaining supplies, and support sterilization of surgical instrumentation.

Additional tasks include scrubbing during surgeries, assisting with equipment repair, and training students such as medical students and residents.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology certificate or associate degree, BLS certification, and surgical technologist experience.

Skills required encompass knowledge of asepsis, technical competence, judgment, and adherence to safety and legal policies.

Join a team dedicated to delivering safe, effective patient care in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.