Sarah Bush Lincoln·Mattoon, Illinois
Responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparing surgical patients by performing scrub duties for both elective and emergency procedures. Duties include maintaining aseptic techniques, handling specimens, and operating sterilization equipment.
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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.
Department: Operating Room
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Required: HS Diploma, Associate's degree, LPN, CST, & BLS within 90 days of hire
Sign-on Bonus of $10,000
Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures., Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Scrubs all operative procedures performed., Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience., Takes call as scheduled., Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.
Associate's Degree (Required), High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
$29.08 - $45.07
Pay based on experience
Market context
Illinois healthcare employers commonly seek surgical technologists for operating room support, and competition can be stronger for candidates who already hold BLS and have completed an accredited surgical technology program or military training. This role is often evaluated on sterile technique, teamwork, and readiness to work in fast-paced surgical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original posting, then confirm your certification status and highlight any OR experience before applying.
