Perm – Surgical Tech – CST/Surgical Tech (Days) Mattoon, IL

Title: Perm – Surgical Tech – CST/Surgical Tech (Days) Mattoon, IL

Description: ***DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY, THEY WILL BE REDIRECTED***

Hourly Rate: ***-*** based on experience
*** Sign-On for 2 year agreement and possible Relocation discussed at interview
18% Perm Placement Fee

Job Description

Surgical Technologists are responsible for assisting in
nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub duties.
Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled
cases. Assists in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. Maintains
education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assumes accountability for verification of
  operative procedure being performed.
• Takes call as scheduled.
• Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer.
• Scrubs all operative procedures performed.
• Applies principles of disinfection and
  sterilization.
• Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart
  pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient
  identification.
• Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens,
  cultures, implantable devices, and homografts.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient
  care delivery system.
• Operates and maintains equipment according to
  recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures.
• Assists with clean up and case turnover.
• Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the
  ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic
  techniques.