Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.

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Herrin Hospital Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted April 6, 2026 Last posted April 6, 2026
Job description

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Position Summary

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):

$24.6

To

$38.13

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About this role

Summary

Prepare operating rooms, assist during surgeries, maintain sterile environment, manage supplies

Job title

Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

Experience level

6 months or specialized training

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Herrin Hospital, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BLS certificatesurgical technology

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

surgical technology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site