Role OverviewThe Certified Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
What You Will Do
Typical duties include preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities, such as preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting the team with gowning and gloving, and participating in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of an operating room, and be able to demonstrate awareness of patient and family rights, ethical, legal, cultural, and spiritual concerns.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician, or approved Military Program
- Certified Surgical Technologist in the State of Illinois through one (1) of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with years of experience
- Benefits package (not specified)
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