Southern Illinois Health

Herrin, IL

Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Surgical Tech

Pay & benefits for this position

Allied: $32.75 - $40.00View local pay scales

Dental & vision

Requirements

BLSCSTHS diploma/GED

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Position Details

Hospital System

Southern Illinois Health

Location

Herrin, IL

Specialty

Surgical Tech

Posted

2026-08-25

Applications close

2026-10-11

Job ID

JR103778

Description

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.Location: Herrin, ILShift: DaysTime Type: Full-TimeFacility/Clinic Name: Herrin HospitalPosition Summary
Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.Education
High School diploma or equivalentLicenses 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) certificateExperience and Skills
Technical

6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military trainingRole 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 suppliesCompensation (Commensurate with experience):$24.6To$38.13To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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