Surgical Tech Extern, Surgical Tech and First Assist

Hospital Sisters Health System • Decatur, IL

3d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking Surgical Tech Externs, Surgical Techs, and First Assists to join our Surgery Procedures-General unit. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a fast-paced environment. Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures.
Position Specifics: Opening January 2026: Brand new, state of the art Operating Rooms!
Surgical Tech Externs, Surgical Techs and First Assists
Department: Surgery
Core Function: Surgical Tech
Schedule: Full-Time Days (40 hours per week). On call/weekend rotation, currently on a 5-day rotation (so every 5th day you would be on call at the time the shift ends or if it’s a weekend day it would be for 24hrs). Buddy call would start midway through orientation and then independent responsibilities would start once off orientation
Facility: St Mary’s Hospital Clinic
Location: Decatur, IL
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for Full-Time Surgical Techs and First Assists
Compensation that aligns with experience. Shift differentials for night and weekend on top of base rate as well as call pay!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.
• Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.
• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
• 1 year surgery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient
• Preparing and monitoring equipment
• Passing instruments
• Maintaining the sterile field
• Assisting with patient transfer/positioning
• Performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED