Job Title: Surgical Tech
Location: Peoria IL
Salary: Up to $29.00/hour
Shift: Full-time Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM No nights weekends or major holidays
Job Overview:
A multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center is seeking two experienced Surgical Techs to support a variety of surgical services. Certification is not required. Candidates must be skilled in sterile technique surgical prep and intraoperative support with a strong commitment to patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare operating rooms and sterile instrument setups for scheduled surgeries
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments holding retractors and managing inventory
- Clean and restock ORs and handle instrument sterilization according to protocol
- Demonstrate competency in fewer than five surgical services (with cross-training expected)
- Recognize patient reactions and report to clinical staff as appropriate
- Follow AORN and AST standards and maintain strict aseptic technique
- Support the surgical team under the direction of the Clinical Director
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech - Required
- Completion of a Surgical Tech program - Preferred
- Strong understanding of sterile/aseptic technique and OR protocols
- Ability to care for patients from 6 months to adult
- Team-oriented with excellent communication and organization skills