Operating Room Surgical Technician - Uncertified
Southern Illinois Healthcare•Herrin, IL
•$22 - $34•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure. Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) offers rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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
- 6 months of technical experience or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training
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
Benefits
- Experiential learning opportunities for students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
