Surgical Technologist - FA

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 46,466 - 72,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is looking for a full-time Surgical Technologist to join their operating room team. Applicants must have an Associate degree and certifications including Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant. The role involves assisting with surgical procedures, maintaining sterilization standards, and patient care communication.

Compensation starts at $33.73/hr, with a range of $33.73-$52.28/hr and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered to employees.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree (AA) and certifications (CST, CFA) for the role.
• BLS/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• Experience in first-assisting duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies disinfection and sterilization principles.
• Assists in patient positioning and operative procedures.
• Operates surgical equipment as directed.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterilization techniques

Patient care communication

Education

Associate degree (AA)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview

Operating Room, Full‑time, 40 hrs/week.

Required: Associate degree (AA), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Compensation: Starting at $33.73/hr, with an estimated range of $33.73-$52.28/hr and a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• 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.
• Performs first assisting duties according to standards of practice as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of competencies necessary to function in the first assistant role.
• Performs scrub duties as assigned to maintain clinical skills.
• Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles and cuts tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissues, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Scrubs all operative procedures performed.
• Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience.
• Takes call as scheduled.
• Uses basic communication skills to obtain and provide pertinent patient care information to other team members, establish professional rapport with other team members and surgeons, maintain patient/family confidentiality, achieve desired outcomes, and serve as the patient advocate.
• Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in first‑assistant duties and operating room protocols preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $33.73 to $52.28 per hour, and a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including professional and personal development programs, on‑site classroom learning, internet courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.