Surgical Technologist

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non‑professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up the Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x‑rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a prioritized, timely, and integrated manner.
• Prepares equipment, supplies, and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care and re‑evaluates/modifies them as needed.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures and to operate all surgical equipment and instruments.
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.
• Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit‑specific standards.
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building; serves as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently, demonstrates appropriate prioritization, and maintains an organized work environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, or graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or education equivalency for licensing.

Experience

Either prior operating room experience, graduation from an approved surgical technician program, or graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or education equivalency for licensing.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of vision to judge distances, spatial relationships, and identify colors.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and hear alarms or malfunctioning machinery.
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lb.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lb; frequent lifting/moving patients; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and gripping; frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less; frequent speech for oral communication.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lb; occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more; occasional sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Rare kneeling.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Work Details

• Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.
• Shift: Day Shift (United States of America).
• Employment type: Employee.
• Department: Surgery (code 4403000100).
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options through DailyPay, providing eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.