Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technologist 2 - Labor & Delivery

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provides surgical technology support for direct and indirect care during operative/invasive procedures. Assists surgeons, serves as a resource and informal lead technologist, mentors and trains new technologists, and utilizes certification education to improve team performance.

Essential Duties

• Ensure instruments, equipment, and sutures are appropriate, complete, and functional
• Set up sterile field and cases efficiently, maintaining organization and readiness
• Collaborate with surgeons to anticipate and adjust for case needs
• Precept surgical techs and RNs for surgeon-specific procedures
• Scrub on simple to complex procedures across various specialties
• Independently “run mayo” and adapt to surgeon preferences and techniques
• Confidently assist during routine and emergency procedures
• Anticipate and provide necessary instruments and supplies without distraction to the operative field
• Perform roles including first scrub, first assist, second scrub, and second circulator
• Participate in case closing activities such as dressing application, patient transfer, and room turnover
• Teach RNs to scrub on various cases
• Plan and respond to expected and unexpected intraoperative events, including case changes and emergencies
• Maintain calm, confident, and steady behavior during procedures
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality
• Mentor staff in surgical event planning and performance improvement
• Available for on-call hours including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, with timely response
• May occasionally travel to other facilities within the hospital system

Required Skills & Experience

• Basic reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate facts clearly or decline to reveal information when appropriate
• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing
• Comfortable using Windows OS and learning new applications

Education & Certifications

• Completion of Surgical Technology training through an institution, college, or Military Program (required)
• National Certified Surgical Technician Certification by NBSTSA or NCCT (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to intermediate based on role description
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required or specified

This position requires a surgical technologist skilled in labor and delivery procedures, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.