Travel Level I - Surgical Technician
Urbana, IL
Integrated Healthcare Services
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surg Tech 1 UP - OR(A)

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Specialty: Surgical Technologist (OR)
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Maintain a sterile environment by applying principles of asepsis.
• Demonstrate competency in technical and psychomotor skills, judgment, and knowledge base.
• Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients following department policies.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating supplies and equipment for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and self.
• Adhere to safety and legal requirements at hospital and unit levels.
• Charge for equipment and supplies.
• Participate in room turnover and setup.
• Maintain and clean equipment; identify items needing repair.
• Perform sterilization, disinfection, and document loads per policy.
• Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, positioning devices, and patient positioning for procedures.
• Scrub for surgical procedures and assist with educational classes for medical students and residents.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1+ years of surgical tech experience.
• Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures.
• Problem-solving skills related to surgical procedures.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
• Basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers as related to surgical patient care.
• Knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork.
• Application of sterile technique principles during surgical procedures.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
  OR
• Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology program

Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• IDPH Fingerprinting

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required

This position is suitable for surgical technologists with at least 1 year of experience looking for a 13-week clinical allied contract in the operating room setting.