ENT Surgical Technologist
ENT Surgical Technologist
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Job Description
Job Title: ENT Surgical Technologist
Location: Peoria IL
Position Type: Full-Time Day Shift
Schedule: Monday to Friday 5x8s 6:30 AM 3:00 PM (No nights weekends and major holidays)
Compensation: Competitive full-time benefits package available.
About the Facility:
This is a leading center committed to providing high-quality patient-centered surgical care. Technologists are encouraged to cross-train across multiple disciplines to foster a collaborative flexible team environment.
Position Overview:
We are hiring an experienced ENT Surgical Technologist to support our growing ENT service line. While certification is not required this role demands strong experience in surgical support especially within ENT procedures and a commitment to aseptic technique and patient safety.
Reporting to the Clinical Director the Surgical Technologist will assist in preparing the operating room setting up surgical instrumentation and supporting the surgical team throughout the procedure. This role includes responsibility for equipment cleaning sterilization and inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments and supplies for scheduled ENT surgeries.
- Assist ENT surgeons by passing instruments holding retractors and maintaining a sterile field.
- Clean and store surgical instruments and equipment post-procedure.
- Perform instrument sterilization assembly and inspection in accordance with infection control standards.
- Support patient care across a broad age range (6 months to adult) in a surgical setting.
- Identify and report significant clinical conditions or changes to RN Charge Nurse Anesthesia or physician.
- Demonstrate competency in fewer than 5 surgical service lines with readiness to cross-train in additional specialties.
- Maintain compliance with AORN and AST best practices aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in a perioperative environment.
- Specific experience supporting ENT surgical procedures is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of sterile field maintenance surgical instrumentation and patient safety standards.
- Knowledge of AORN and AST guidelines.
- Ability to function under general supervision with initiative and attention to detail.
- Willingness to cross-train into additional specialties as part of a multi-specialty team.
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Employment Type
Full-time
