Surgical Technician

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Surgical Technician

Job Description

Surgical Technicians are responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub duties. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. Maintains education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week
Required: Associate's Degree; LPN; BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $22.72

Responsibilities

Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instruction and policies and procedures., Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Scrubs all operative procedures performed., Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience., Takes call as scheduled., Utilizes surgeon preference case and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$22.72 - $35.22

Pay based on experience