Surgical Tech Full-time
Memorial Health (IL)

Surgical Technologist, Main OR - Evening Shift, w/Call

Memorial Health (IL) Springfield, IL, US
$27.52 - $42.65 / hour
*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available ***       nnSurgical Technologist - Springfield Memorial Hospital     nnThis is a Full-Time, Evening Shift Position (3:45pm - 11:15pm), w/Call nn**Completion of a 2-year accredited Surgical Technologist program, or equivalent surgical technologist experience is REQUIRED**   nn*New Graduate Surg Tech students, and Surg Tech students enrolled in the 2nd year of an accredited Surgical Technologist program are encouraged to apply! nnThe Main Operating Room Surgical Technologist performs “scrub” technologist duties for scheduled surgeries in the Main Operating Room. Assists 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.  Clinical ladder advancement opportunities available.     nnRecruiter: Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner nDunn.Sandy@mhsil.com   n

Education:

- Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required. 

- National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment. 


Licensure/Certification/Registry:

- Maintains current CPR certification

- Surgical Technologist Certification preferred at all Memorial locations, but is required at Decatur Memorial.  


Experience:

- Previous experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred.

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