Retina Surgery Center, LLC·Niles, Illinois
Assist surgeons by preparing and maintaining instruments and procedural needs for surgical procedures. Ensure the Central Sterile area remains orderly and report any safety incidents to the Clinical Director.
Company Overview At Retina Institute of Illinois, we believe in providing compassionate and conscientious retinal care to our patients, with the goal of improving eyesight and preventing loss of vision. Established over 15 years ago, the Retina Institute of Illinois has been providing outstanding retinal care to the Chicago-land area and surrounding suburbs.
We are now hiring a SPD Sterile Processing Surgical Technician to assist surgeons by cleaning, sanitizing, preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedural needs for all surgical procedures in accordance to regulatory standards. Must have working knowledge of SPD protocols and regulations. Pay Range - $23.00- $28.00/Hr. Commensurate with experience
Cleaning and preparation of instruments and tools for surgeons to use in surgery Picking cases for Scrub techs and nurses to use with surgeons in operating room. Returning supplies and equipment to the appropriate location Assisting in keeping the Central Sterile area neat and orderly and assisting with stocking Effecting handling health or safety hazards for self and patients Reporting any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Nurse Manager or Adminsitrator Performing other duties as required
5-7 years experience Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services Ability to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy Must be able to organize and set priority for work to be done Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE: Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #IND
Requires 3-5 years of experience and a current BCLS certification. Candidates must be able to work in a surgery center environment and possess strong manual dexterity and interpersonal skills.
Market context
In Illinois, Surgical Technician III roles are typically in steady demand in hospital and surgery center settings, where teams need experienced staff who can support fast-paced procedures. This level is competitive because employers often look for 3–5 years of experience, current BCLS certification, and strong manual dexterity and interpersonal skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your surgery center experience and certification status before applying.
