Surgical Technologist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a skilled surgical technologist to provide operative support and mentor peers. You will prepare instruments, scrub, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient cases in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes on-call duties, training new technologists and students, and adapting to surgeon preferences while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification in BLS within 30 days.
• Associate's degree or certification in Surgical Technology.
• Willingness to accept new graduates.
• Strong technical skills, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgeon-specific procedures, ensuring readiness and proper setup.
• Performs scrubbing on a variety of procedures, adapting to surgeon preferences and handling routine and emergency cases confidently.
• Anticipates intraoperative needs, manages unexpected events, and provides appropriate interventions.
• Mentors staff and students, demonstrating critical thinking and intraoperative decision-making.
• Communicates effectively with team members, shares knowledge, and collaborates to ensure case success.
• Participates in on-call duties and maintains flexibility for scheduling needs.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree or certification in Surgical Technology

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides surgical technology support for both direct and indirect patient care, assisting surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. Acts as a resource, trains new technologists and students, and functions as an informal lead when needed. Utilizes advanced knowledge to mentor peers, improve efficiency, and elevate performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgeon-specific procedures, ensuring readiness and proper setup.
• Performs scrubbing on a variety of procedures, adapting to surgeon preferences and handling routine and emergency cases confidently.
• Anticipates intraoperative needs, manages unexpected events, and provides appropriate interventions.
• Mentors staff and students, demonstrating critical thinking and intraoperative decision-making.
• Communicates effectively with team members, shares knowledge, and collaborates to ensure case success.
• Participates in on-call duties and maintains flexibility for scheduling needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
• Associate's degree or certification in Surgical Technology.
• Willingness to accept new graduates.
• Strong technical skills, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication.