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Operating Room Technician/Student

Southern Illinois Healthcare·Herrin, Illinois

$19 - $29/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

The Operating Room Technician/Student is responsible for preparing the operating room and the patient for surgical procedures. They assist the surgeon and perform tasks under the supervision of OR personnel.

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Position Summary

• Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure, under the direction/supervision of OR personnel

  • Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be currently enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program
  • Licenses and Certification
  • BLS Required

Experience and Skills • Technical Experience

Must have completed first clinical rotation.

  • Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Assist Surgeon.
  • Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
  • Performs under the direction/supervision of OR personnel (RN’s and/or OR Technicians)

Compensation (Commensurate with experience)

$20.19

To

$31.29

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

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be currently enrolled in a Surgical Technologist Program. Completion of the first clinical rotation is also required.

  • high school
  • BLS Certification
  • Patient Assistance
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Operating Room Preparation
  • Clinical Rotation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $29/hr
Location
Herrin, Illinois
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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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 181 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Illinois OR tech roles need clinical readiness

In Illinois, Operating Room Technician and student roles are typically driven by hospital surgical volume and the need for dependable perioperative support. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a Surgical Technologist Program and have completed the first clinical rotation, in addition to meeting the high school diploma requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your clinical schedule and rotation status before applying.

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