** $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Experienced or New Graduate Surgical Technologists **

*New Graduate Surgial Tehnolgoist Pay for this position is $25.71/hour*

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends/Call/Holidays 

* Successful completion of a formal Surgical Technologist program, and/or previous surgical technologist experience is REQUIRED 

Outpatient Surgical Technolgist, Taylorville Memorial Hospital - responsible for performing “surgical” technician duties, assisting with draping and the utilization of instruments for a particular surgery, with a basic knowledge of sterile technique and sterilization procedures.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

• A graduate of a formal Surgical Technologist program, or previous Surgical Technologist experience is required
• High-school graduate diploma
• Anatomy and Physiology class preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Experience: 

• Previous experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred

1. Performs duties in a capacity of “surgical” technician as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures
2. Assists in the orderly functioning of the Surgery Department
3. Performs appropriate intra-operative techniques to assist physician
4. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain and expand personal and professional goals.
5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

6. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

7. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.