Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Job Title

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 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

Assists 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