Surgical Technician
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

Surgical Technician

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours/week
Contract length: 21 weeks

Overview

This role supports surgical procedures by preparing supplies and equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, assisting providers during procedures, and handling specimen collection, instrument cleaning, and room turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience with cardiovascular (CV) surgery
• Associate's degree in surgical technology or certificate of completion of a surgical technology program
• One of the following:

  • CST
  • TS-C
• BLS issued by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment
• Collect data on assigned patients as directed by the RN
• Document on the nursing unit and in patient records
• Maintain asepsis and separation of clean and dirty areas
• Communicate with team members, patients, and families
• Assist providers with procedures and treatments
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Clean and stock exam and procedure rooms
• Obtain and transport specimens
• Restock supplies and manage inventory
• Prepare procedure rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment
• Reprocess endoscopes
• Assist the RN and physician with patient care and specimen collection