Surgical Technologist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. Under RN supervision, you will assist during surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and high-quality care, while maintaining sterile technique and preparing supplies.

Responsibilities include asepsis, instrument sterilization, equipment setup, patient positioning, room turnover, and documentation of sterilization and safety checks.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience as a surgical technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile environment using asepsis principles.
• Prepare and organize supplies and equipment.
• Sterilize and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Assist with patient positioning and equipment setup.
• Contribute to room turnover and sterilization documentation.
• Support safety, compliance, and policy adherence.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Asepsis

Judgment

Scrubbing duties

Equipment maintenance

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certificate or Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Surgical Technician plays a vital role in the perioperative team, assisting during surgical procedures under RN supervision to ensure patient safety and effective care.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment through asepsis principles, preparing and organizing supplies and equipment, performing sterilization and disinfection of surgical instruments, and assisting with patient positioning and equipment setup. They ensure compliance with safety, legal, and departmental policies, and participate in room turnover and sterilization documentation.

Qualifications required are a Certificate or Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience as a surgical technologist is preferred.

Essential skills include technical proficiency in surgical procedures, judgment, knowledge of asepsis, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The role may involve scrubbing duties, assisting with equipment maintenance, and supporting educational activities for students and residents.

Overall, the position supports safe surgical environments, equipment management, and team collaboration to deliver high-quality patient care.