Surgical Technologist - Full Time

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

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• 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): $24.6 To $38.13 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits