Certified Surgical Technologist

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

15h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist has responsibilities to perform duties in all areas of the unit, Central Supply, Major and Minor Surgery areas and Outpatient Surgery. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: scrubbing surgical cases, assisting surgeons in general, orthopaedic, podiatry, spine, and ENT procedures, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment using autoclave, chemical sterilization method, ordering and stocking supplies, scrubbing for surgical cases, setting up and maintaining sterile field, passing instruments, assisting in admitting and discharging of patients from surgical suite, collecting, labeling and delivering pathological specimens to laboratory, serving as assistant for endoscopic procedures, cleaning equipment between cases. Other knowledge includes monitoring laparoscopic, endoscopic, arthroscopic, orthoscopic, and general surgical equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
Current Certification as CST.
Current CPR certification.
May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Long periods of standing, lifting, stooping, bending, and pushing.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in all areas of the unit, Central Supply, Major and Minor Surgery areas and Outpatient Surgery.
Scrub surgical cases.
Assist surgeons in general, orthopaedic, podiatry, spine, and ENT procedures.
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment using autoclave and chemical sterilization methods.
Order and stock supplies.
Set up and maintain sterile field.
Pass instruments.
Assist in admitting and discharging of patients from surgical suite.
Collect, label and deliver pathological specimens to laboratory.
Serve as assistant for endoscopic procedures.
Clean equipment between cases.
Monitor laparoscopic, endoscopic, arthroscopic, orthoscopic, and general surgical equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Free internal prescription program
Employer contributions to premiums.
457(b) plan with employer matching.
401(a) plan for employer contributions.
Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
6 observed paid holidays
Flexible work schedules
Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional development opportunities
Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses