Technologist, Certified Surgical

  • Lombard
  • Duly Health And Care

Responsibilities

  • The Surgical Technologist works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
  • The Surgical Technologist is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure.
  • Assists surgical team preparing for, during and after surgery.
  • Prepares operating room for surgery.
  • Acts as scrub person during surgery by performing a combination of tasks as directed by the surgical team.
  • Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies
  • Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
  • Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and / or CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Surgical Technologist approved program.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist, or become certified within 1 year of hire.
  • CPR; BLS
EXPERIENCE:
  • At least 6 months - 3 years Surgical Tech experience