Surgical Technologist In Illinois Job Details

Department: Surgery
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varied Shift and Weekend Rotation
Hours: Day, Evening, Night and Weekend Rotation

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: 
1. High-school graduate diploma. 
2.  Successfully completed OR-Technician training program, previous experience as an OR Technician, or recent graduate of an OR Technician program. 
3. A class in Anatomy and Physiology preferred. 
4. Attends JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager-specified mandatory inservices. 
5. Obtains four contact hours in area of interest.

Date posted: 10/03/2010