Surgical Technician - OR

The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

 

 

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.

 

Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

 

Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.

 

Charges for equipment and supplies.

 

Participates in room turnover and set-up.

 

Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.

 

Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.

 

Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure.

Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.

Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures.

Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy.

Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students.

Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner.

 

Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Certificate of Completion

Surgical Technology

Experience In Lieu of Education

 

Licensed Surgical Assistant within 1 year - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

 

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)

 

Operating room scrub

2+ years

 

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

 

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

 

 

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The compensation range for this position is $24.18per hour - $40.38per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.