Overview For IVCC Surgical Technician Certification program students. The Illinois Valley Community College Surgical Technician Certification Education Stipend provides selected students an $1,600 education stipend to be used to assist with program costs. Upon graduation, education stipend recipients will be required to work a 2 year work commitment of at least 16 hours per week at an OSF facility in the I-80 market as a Surgical Technician. POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Technologist provides care for patients across the life span based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety, appropriate to the age of the person. Primarily performs duties of scrub person throughout the intra-operative phase of care. Recognizes significant conditions and reactions and notifies the RN, Charge Nurse, Anesthesia provider and/or the physician of the patient’s condition. Adheres to a high standard of patient safety principles and aseptic and sterile techniques. Follows and understands the standards and recommended practices according to the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Association of Surgical Technologist. (AST). Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education:High School Diploma or GED, Must be enrolled in IVCC's Surgical Technician Certification program. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.