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Southern Illinois Healthcare

Operating Room Surgical Tech

Southern Illinois Healthcare, Herrin, Illinois, United States, 62948

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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 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): $21.00 - $32.55 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits