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Carle Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist - Methodist

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$21.49/hr - $35.89/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members across multiple facilities. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide surgical technology support, assist surgeons during operative procedures, and mentor new technologists while ensuring efficient and effective surgical environments.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that’s timely, accurate effective and efficient

Instruments equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional

Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patent entering the room

Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo

Have appropriate “have available” items

Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening

Motions are fluid and not redundant

Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range

Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo’s

Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary

Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures

Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties

Able to “run mayo” independently

Aware of surgeon’s techniques and preferences

Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures

Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures

Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie

Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field

Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately

Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things

Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately

Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles

Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover

Teach RNs to scrub on a variety of cases

Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events

Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change. E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation

Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady

Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely

Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs

Observes for induction and maintain quiet

Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others

Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events

Demonstrate critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge

Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of schedule work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekend and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy

Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols

Communicates and collaborates with others

Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate

Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN

Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine

Precepts staff in appropriate manner. Mentors in positive manner

Articulates priority of needs clearly

Listens and observes for cues indicating changing needs

Conversation in appropriate for setting

Addressing issues/concerns appropriately

Contributes to successful unity operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives

Participates in required call

Flexible with respect to assigned area (s)

Assist others as needed or requested

Actions and behaviors foster team: shares knowledge and ideas

Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively

Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit

Communicates/collaborates with others to ensure appropriate instruments, specialty cards and equipment are available for cases

Participates in quality improvement efforts

Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment

Qualification

Surgical Technology CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Associate's Degree in Surgical TechnologyMentoringCritical Thinking

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology

Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

Company

Carle Health

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Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.

Founded in 1946