Surgical Technologist In Illinois Job Details

Department: Surgery
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Shift Rotation
Hours: 12 hour shifts rotating between Days, Evenings & Nights.

Basic Functions: To perform "scrub" technologist duties for scheduled surgeries, assist with the draping and utilization of instruments for a particular surgery and age of the patient serviced.  Demonstrates knowledge in the basic principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures.

Requirements of the position include:  High-school graduate diploma.  College level class in Anatomy and Physiology.  Successfully completed OR-Technician training program, previous experience as an OR Technician, or recent graduate of an OR Technician program.  Attends JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager-specified mandatory inservices.  Obtains four contact hours in area of interest.

Date posted: 02/18/2010