Requisition ID: 53753

Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee

Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 24
Employment Status: Part-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist provides assistance in perioperative cases. Selects supplies, instruments and equipment for individual cases. Scrubs for each case and hands instruments to physicians. Operates specialized equipment and cleans instruments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Scrubs all types of surgical cases and performs patient related activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Assists physicians and RNs with patient preoperative preparation including transferring patient from bed to chair or wheelchair and back using proper lifting and transferring equipment and techniques and completing data collection activities as assigned.

Selects supplies, instruments and equipment for each case. Washes instruments between cases.

Assists surgeons by scrubbing and handing instruments and scopes during surgery. Maintains the sterility of the surgical field and instruments.

Reports pertinent patient case information to physician, procedure coordinator or registered nurse.

Operates sterilizers and Steris systems according to manufacturer's recommendations for the sterilization of instruments, scopes, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or scrub nursing experience required.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR certification required.

Surgical Technologist certification preferred. *TK

Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability