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Carle Health · 1 month ago

Surgical Technologist Student Extern

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17/hr - $17/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with a commitment to providing quality care. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist Student Extern to work under supervision and assist in maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures, ultimately preparing for a full Surgical Tech role.

Hospital & Health Care

No H1B

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

Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self

Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures

Charges for equipment and supplies

Participates in room turnover and set-up

Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy

Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy

Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure

Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy

Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures

Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy

Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students

Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner

Qualification

Surgical Technology ProgramBasic Life Support (BLS)Aseptic TechniqueAnatomyPhysiologyMedical TerminologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyPatient Care ConceptsTechnical SkillsProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology Program and has begun the clinical process

H.S. Diploma/GED

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

Under the direct supervision of a Surgical Tech Preceptor scrub basic surgical procedures

Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed

Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care

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