Surgical Technician

About the company

Springfield Clinic

Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Prepare and set up for surgical cases.
• Open packs, trays, instruments and sterile supplies for the surgical procedure maintaining sterile conditions.
• Count  the circulating nurse sponges, needles and instruments according to Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Break down and clean OR rooms following each procedure.
• Check and maintain supplies in at end of scheduled cases.
• Update surgeon preference cards.
• Scrub and assist the physician during the operations.
• Assist nursing staff as needed.
• Assist with cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Advise the supervisor of equipment repair needs.
• Annual competencies for specific working area must be completed within designated month.
• Perform other job duties as assigned which may include clinical support assistant duties in the assigned department.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Graduate from an OR technician program or equivalent training.
• Previous experience as OR technician, two (2) years preferred.
• CST certified in the State of Illinois preferred.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.
• Must possess good physical health.
• Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
• Must appear well groomed.
• Maintain professional behavior.
• Conditions include exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue and contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.

What you need

• Graduate from an OR technician program or equivalent training
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines within 30 days of hire
• Occasional heavy lifting required
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances
• Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods
• Previous experience as OR technician, two (2) years (preferred)
• CST certified in the State of Illinois (preferred)
• Education: a professional certificate

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