Advanced Surgical Technology

11/21/2025

📣 We’re Hiring: Surgical Nurse

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Surgical Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care. This position will require travel to all surgical locations; Centralia, Mt. Vernon, and Herrin.
💰 Pay: $34–$41/hr (based on experience)
🎁 Benefits: Great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability, a retirement plan, 18 days of PTO per year, and 6 paid holidays.

Questions or ready to apply? Email your resume to agettinger@astmarion.com

11/19/2025

✨️ Employee Spotlight ✨️

This week, we're shining a spotlight on Amanda! Amanda is a scrub tech on our surgical team at the Centralia Surgery Center and our Mt. Vernon location. She is a great asset to our team - always ready to learn something new and always ready for a challenge. She is a sweet and friendly face and positive light! She is also finishing up nursing school and we can’t wait to have her as a nurse on our team! ⭐️

"My favorite thing about my job is the patient interactions. Seeing the difference we make in someone's life makes all our hard work worth it!" - Amanda 🖤

11/17/2025

When it's definitely a Monday, Doc's a bit spicy, and the Christmas Tree Cakes are the emotional support snack we all need. 🤣🎄

In all seriousness, we really do love what we do. 🖤

11/13/2025

✨️ Employee Spotlight ✨️

This week, we're shining a spotlight on Stefanie! Stefanie is an Ultrasound Technologist at our Herrin and Mt. Vernon locations. Her warm personality and genuine care for patients makes every visit a little more special. We're so grateful for the care and kindness she brings to every patient encounter and the fun energy she brings to the office! ⭐️

“My favorite thing about my job is getting to meet and chat with new patients and build those genuine connections. They make everyday interesting and fun.” - Stefanie 🖤

11/12/2025

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week to our amazing NPs! 🖤

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible Nurse Practitioners who bring skill, compassion, and heart to every patient encounter. You care deeply, lead boldly, and make a difference every single day!

Thank you for all you do to keep our patients healthy and cared for — we couldn’t do it without you!

11/11/2025

Today and every day, Advanced Surgical Technology thanks our veterans for their courage and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

✨️ Employee Spotlight ✨️

This week, we're shining a spotlight on Sarah! Sarah is a scrub tech on our surgical team. She is a strong voice for the surgical side, a valuable team player, and works hard for the team and our patients. Her positive attitude and upbeat energy make everyone's day a little better. We are truly grateful to have her as part of our AST family! 🌟

"My favorite thing about working at AST is getting to be Dr. Liyanage’s right hand in the OR. I started in the cath lab - handling wires, catheters, balloons, stents, etc. Now, I stand beside Dr. Liyanage, hands-on in open operations, navigating my way through instrument names, mind reading, and bad jokes. For me, it's every lesson, every moment of patience, being trusted to stand beside the surgeon in any operation we do, the friends and family I have acquired within the company, and the quality of care we provide to our patients. There are no words... I will always be thankful for Doc. I am humbled to be part of AST!" - Sarah 🖤

11/06/2025

Are you ready to join the ?

AST is growing and that means we're expanding our team! If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re currently hiring for multiple positions across departments, including:
◾ OR Circulator @ all surgical locations
◾ Surgical Nurse @ all surgical locations
◾ Mammography Technologist @ Mt. Vernon
◾ (2) Family Nurse Practitioner @ (1) Salem & (1) Marion
◾ RN - Breast Care team @ Mt. Vernon
◾ RN - Surgical Clinic @ Centralia and Mt. Vernon
◾ CNA - Surgical team @ Centralia and Mt. Vernon
◾ Medical Biller & Coder @ Centralia

We offer a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability, a retirement plan, 18 days of PTO per year, and 6 paid holidays.

Questions or ready to apply? Email your resume to mserati@astmarion.com

11/04/2025

A 30-minute colonoscopy can save your life. Most colon cancers start as small polyps we can remove before they turn dangerous.

✅ Screening starts at age 45 (earlier if you have family history).
❗Don’t wait for pain or bleeding — screening is about prevention, not reaction.

Don’t put it off. Schedule your colonoscopy and take control of your health.
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10/31/2025

We're ending Halloween Spirit Week with a costume contest! 🎃👻

Vote for your favorite by giving the photo a ❤️ or a 👍! The costume with the most votes wins! 🏆

10/31/2025

❗️Update! Our phones are working again!

📞 Our Mt. Vernon office is currently experiencing phone issues. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to get things back up and running!

If you need anything, please reach us at 618-899-9200.

10/31/2025

🎃🖤 Happy Halloween from Advanced Surgical Technology! 🎃🖤

From our surgical team to you — stay safe, stay spirited, and enjoy the day! 🍬👻