Operating Room Surgical Technician - Uncertified

Operating Room Surgical Technician

• Uncertified 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Herrin, IL $21.85
• $33.87 an hour
• Full-time Southern Illinois Healthcare 273 reviews $21.85
• $33.87 an hour
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• Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure. Education
• High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification

Non-Certified:

Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer.

Certified:

Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Experience and Skills

Technical Experience:

6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training Role Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients
• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure
• Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
• Completes skin preparation and draping
• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges
• Applies dressings and bandages as needed
• Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
• Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
• Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases
• Monitors and restocks supplies Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $21.85
• $33.

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