Surgical Technologist General Surgery

OSF HealthCare•Pontiac, IL

About The Position

The Surgical Tech works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. The role helps ensure the operating room is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted in conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Tech recognizes significant patient conditions and reactions and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary. The position is offered at Surgical Technologist I or II level. Pay is hourly and depends on experience, skills, and internal equity. The expected pay range is $27.26–$38.48 per hour for Surgical Technologist I and $27.26–$38.48 per hour for Surgical Technologist II, with a 3% range adjustment for level II. OSF HealthCare describes its total rewards package as including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings focused on the whole person and employees’ current stage of life and career.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Surgical Technologist I: Completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification, or at least 2 years working in a Surgical Tech role.
Surgical Technologist I: At least 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if a Surgical Tech program has not been completed.
Surgical Technologist II: Completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist Certification with at least 3 years working in a Surgical Tech role, or at least 5 years working in a Surgical Tech role.
Surgical Technologist II: At least 3 years in a Surgical Technologist role if certified, or at least 5 years if not certified.
American Heart Association CPR (BLS).
Surgical Technologist II: Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 or more years in a Surgical Technologist role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Intra-operative orientation to learn department and unit policies, procedures, and work routines; develop competency using medical equipment and instruments in the procedure/operating room; learn quality and safety standards; and gain an understanding of surgical procedures within the service line.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under a surgeon’s supervision and delegatory authority.
Help ensure the operating room environment is safe.
Ensure equipment functions properly.
Help ensure procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Recognize significant patient conditions and reactions and notify the appropriate patient care team as necessary.