Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Surgical Technologist for Herrin Hospital. This full-time role requires preparing the OR and patients for procedures, assisting surgeons, and maintaining sterile environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; candidates may be non-certified with on-the-job training or certified via NBSTSA/NCCT and BLS. Experience in surgical settings is valued; the position supports OR turnover and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Non-Certified: on-the-job training acceptable; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant evidence of training required.
• Certified: NBSTSA or NCCT certification.
• BLS certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients.
• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure.
• Prepares patient and room for planned surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
• Completes skin prep and draping.
• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving.
• Passes instruments and sutures to surgeon.
• Maintains correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
• Applies dressings and bandages.
• Assists with specimens handling.
• Decontaminates instruments and supplies per policy.
• Aids in efficient turnover of the operating room.

Skills

Surgical tech exp

Patient positioning

Instruments handling

Sterile technique

Education

High School diploma

Job description

## Surgical Technologist - Full TimeApply: Herrin Hospital: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR103778**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.****Location:** Herrin, IL **Shift:**Days **Time Type:** Full-Time **Facility/Clinic Name:** Herrin Hospital**Position Summary**• Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure. **Education** ****• High School diploma or equivalent**Licenses and Certification** ****• Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer. ****• Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT ****• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate**Experience and Skills** ****• Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training**Role Specific Responsibilities** ****• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients ****• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure ****• Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. ****• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures ****• Completes skin preparation and draping ****• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving ****• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture ****• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges ****• Applies dressings and bandages as needed ****• Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. ****• Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately ****• Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases ****• Monitors and restocks supplies**Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$24.6To$38.13To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits