Surgical Technician - OR
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

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 member 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 policies
• Assist in organizing and coordinating supplies and equipment
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and self
• Participate in room turnover and setup
• Maintain and clean equipment, and identify items needing repair
• Perform sterilization, disinfection, and document loads per policy
• Charge for equipment and supplies

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• IDPH Fingerprinting

Experience & Skills:

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