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Surgical Tech Student - Per Diem

Southern Illinois Healthcare·Carbondale, Illinois

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

This role involves assisting in the preparation and execution of surgical procedures by managing patient positioning, setting up sterile supplies, and directly assisting the surgeon with instruments and sutures. Responsibilities also include post-procedure tasks such as decontamination, maintaining counts, and preparing the room for the next case.

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  • Education
  • Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Licenses and Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
  • 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
  • Assist 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

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $0

To: $0

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below

http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits [http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits]

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. A mandatory requirement is holding a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Specimen Handling
  • Patient Positioning
  • Instrument Assembly
  • Instrument Passing
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Supply Restocking
  • Sterile Supply Handling
  • Patient Transportation
  • Dressing Application
  • Operating Room Turnover
  • Draping
  • Skin Preparation
  • Instrument Decontamination
  • Count Maintenance
  • Suture Passing

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
SI

Hiring organization

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is...

Salary listed on 180 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Per diem surgical tech roles in Illinois

In Illinois, per diem Surgical Tech Student roles often signal steady hospital and ambulatory surgery demand, especially where teams need flexible coverage around operating room schedules. These openings can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and maintain a current BLS certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your program status and BLS details before applying.

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