Surgical Technologist

EXPECTED PAY:

• Surgical Technologist I: $27.25-38.48/hour
• Surgical Technologist II: $27.25-38.48/hour (with a 3% range adjustment)

Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Tech role provides basic care for patients across the life span. Performs duties of scrub person throughout the intra-operative phase of care. Recognizes significant conditions and reactions and notifies the appropriate patient care team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Surgical Technologist I:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification OR 2 years minimum working in a Surgical Tech role.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if completion of a Surgical tech program has not been completed.
• Licensure/Certification: American Heart Association CPR (BLS)
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Requires intra-operative orientation to learn department/unit policies, procedures and work routines; to develop competency in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in the procedure/operating room; to learn quality/safety standards; and to gain an understanding of the various types of surgical procedures within their service line.

Surgical Technologist II:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist Certification with a minimum of 3 years working in a Surgical Tech role OR minimum 5 years working in a Surgical Tech role.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Surgical Technologist role if certified. Minimum of 5 years in Surgical Technologist role if not certified.
• Licensure/Certification: American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in a Surgical Technologist role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Surgical Technologist I & II:

• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Surgical Technology

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.