Surgical Technologist

Overview
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!
(external candidates only)
The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Education: Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology; Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology, Work Experience: Surgical technologist
Responsibilities
Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit based performance standards.Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed.Assists with supply ordering and inventory control.Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.Efficient with asepsis to maintain a sterile environment. Assists with stocking, and communicates with Lead Surgical Technologist regarding supplies and instruments needed. Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays are available. Utilizes preference cards to assure specialized supplies are available. Assist with cleaning and sterilization of instruments needed. Proper disposal of trash/sharps. Prep patient and participate in Time Out. Assist with room turnover.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $22.75per hour - $37.99per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.