Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Job Details

Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow. At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.Role Specific ResponsibilitiesAssists in transportation and positioning of patientsAssists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedurePrepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.Opens sterile supplies and sets up for proceduresCompletes skin preparation and drapingAssist Surgeon with gowning and glovingAssist surgeon by passing instruments and sutureAssists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and spongesApplies dressings and bandages as neededAssists 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 appropriatelyAids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next casesMonitors and restocks supplies

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Surgical Technologist, OR Experience: 2 years Certifications(At least one of the following): CERT-NCCT - TS-C, CERT-NBSTSA- CST SSN Required DOB Required BLS Required Will accept Non-Certified if meets following requirements: 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.

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.