Surgical Tech - Operating Room
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Salary$23 – $36/hr
LocationMemorial Hospital of Carbondale
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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High School diploma or equivalent
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
Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training
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Position Summary
• Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.
Requirements
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
Responsibilities
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):
$23.19
To
$35.94
Benefits
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