Surgical Scrub Tech | Herrin, Illinois

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Job Description

Support surgical teams in a dynamic operating room environment, ensuring efficient procedures and patient care excellence. This contract opportunity in Herrin, IL, offers a focused role assisting with preparation, instrument management, and patient positioning during surgeries.

Responsibilities include:

• Transporting and positioning patients safely before and after procedures
• Assembling and dismantling surgical tables and instruments
• Preparing the patient and the operating room with sterile supplies and equipment
• Performing skin preparation and draping patients appropriately
• Assisting the surgeon with gowning, gloving, and passing instruments and sutures
• Maintaining accurate counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges
• Applying dressings and caring for specimens collected during surgery
• Decontaminating instruments and managing supply restocking to ensure smooth OR turnover

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed surgical technologist training program accredited through ARC/STSA or equivalent military or on-the-job training with documented verification
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential preferred (NBSTSA or NCCT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum six months of technical experience or specialized training in a perioperative role

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, four days per week with rotating days off
• One weekday night shift and two weekend day shifts per month for call coverage

Herrin, Illinois, is a community-oriented city offering a blend of small-town charm and access to regional amenities. Enjoy a welcoming environment featuring local parks, cultural events, and proximity to outdoor recreational activities.

This contract position is ideal for those seeking to grow in perioperative nursing and surgical technology within a committed healthcare system recognized nationally for specialized services in cancer, cardiac care, stroke, and rehabilitation. Healthcare professionals thrive here due to the emphasis on teamwork and professional development.

Explore this opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient outcomes and advance your career. Apply now to bring your expertise to this vital perioperative role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.22 to $30.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.