OR | OR Tech – Herrin, IL

• Job Title: Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech) / Surgical Technologist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900–$2,040
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rotating weekday off
• Call Requirements: One weeknight and two weekend days per month
• Work Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative services

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited operating room technician or surgical technology program, or documented specialized training or equivalent experience such as military technician training, licensed practical nursing, dental assisting, ophthalmic technology, or medical assisting
• At least six months of technical experience or specialized training in an operating room, surgical services department, or related procedural setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certified applicants must hold Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentials through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Ability to work scheduled call assignments and rotating days off

• Transport and position patients safely for surgical procedures
• Prepare the operating room, patient, tables, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Open sterile supplies and establish and maintain the sterile field
• Perform skin preparation and draping in accordance with established protocols
• Assist with gowning and gloving and pass surgical instruments and sutures to the surgeon
• Help maintain accurate counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges
• Apply dressings and bandages as needed
• Identify, collect, label, and appropriately care for surgical specimens
• Decontaminate instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures
• Handle and store surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately
• Monitor and restock operating room supplies

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.