Job Description
Overview
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.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Experience In Lieu of Education; Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology; Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
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.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $21.49per hour - $35.89per 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.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,