Surgical Technician - OR
Normal, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Surg Tech 2 UP - OR

Location: Normal, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week Schedule: 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM, Wednesdays off, on call

Role Overview

The Surgical Technician is an integral part of the perioperative team, serving as the first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role delivers safe, effective care to patients during the intraoperative period.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply principles of asepsis to maintain a sterile environment
• Demonstrate competency in technical and psychomotor skills
• Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients per department policy
• Assist with organizing and coordinating supplies and equipment
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self
• Charge for equipment and supplies
• Participate in room turnover and setup
• Maintain and clean equipment, and identify items needing repair
• Perform sterilization, disinfection, and document loads per policy

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in surgical technology, or a certificate of completion from a surgical technology program

Certifications and Licensure:

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• IDPH Fingerprinting

Experience and Skills:

• 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist, with Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Ability to scrub independently for basic surgical procedures
• Problem-solves in relation to the procedure being performed
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology
• Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork
• Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures