Surgical Technologist

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc. is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist for a full-time position in Skokie, IL, in a busy orthopedic/spine OR. The role includes intraoperative scrub duties, instrument handling, counts, and patient transfers in a high-volume setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program (new grads welcome) and current CPR certification. Orthopedic/spine OR experience is a plus; training is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician program (new grads welcome).
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association.
• National certification through AST is a plus, not required.
• Previous orthopedic/spine OR experience is a plus; willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures.
• Assist in preparation and dispensing of instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Conduct instrument, needle, sharps and sponge counts; handle specimens.
• Assist in applying dressings or casts and moving patients.
• Assist in decontamination/reprocessing area when assigned.
• Maintain inventory in Operating Room and on carts.

Skills

CPR certification

Orthopedic OR experience

Surgical instrumentation

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

A hospital located in Skokie, IL is currently seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to join their team full-time! Check out the details below:

Title: Surgical Technologist

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Setting: Operating Room – Orthopedic/Spine

Location: Skokie, IL

Schedule: Full-time, Days (7am-3:30pm; however open to 10 or 12hr shifts) , on-call weekend and holiday rotation

Pay: $26.61-$39.92/hr base and full benefits (medical, dental, vision options, tuition reimbursement, paid parking, HSA, retirement options plus PTO and holiday pay

The Surgical Technologist will perform direct patient care within a busy orthopedic and spine surgery center. Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Perform scrub person duties during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures
• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of instruments, equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures
• Conduct all instrument, needle, sharps and sponge counts, as well as handle specimens
• Assist in the application of dressings or casts and moving patients
• Assist in decontamination/reprocessing area when assigned
• Maintain inventory in Operating Room and on carts

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician program or equivalent – WILL CONSIDER NEW GRADS
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
• National certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists is a plus, not required
• Previous orthopedic/spine OR experience is a plus however, willing to train

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