Operating Room Technician-Certified or Uncertified

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Location: Herrin, IL

Shift: Day

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; LPN; military experience as technician. 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):$22.29 - $34.55To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:

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