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Carle Foundation Hospital Surgical Technician - Operating Room in Urbana, Illinois

Surgical Technician - Operating Room

  • Department: Operating Room - CFH

  • Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

  • Job Category: Allied Health

  • Employment Type: Full - Time

  • Job ID: 34872

  • Experience Required: None

  • Education Required: Associates Degree

  • Shift: Day

  • Location: Urbana, IL

  • Usual Schedule: 4,10hr shifts/wk, M-F 7a-5p

  • On Call Requirements: 4 - 5 shifts per 4 week period

  • Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

  • Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

  • Weekend Requirements: On Call, department rotation

  • Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and

$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)

for Surg Techs with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only

  • Holiday Requirements: On Call, department rotation

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    Position Summary:

    The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

    Qualifications:

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate in Surgical Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Non specified. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Independently scrubs 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.

    Essential Functions:

  • 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.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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