Surgical Technologist - Digestive Health Center

Carle Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Digestive Health Center as part of the endoscopy team. You will assist with patient care, obtain specimens, and help with instrument setup and room turnover between cases. Reprocessing of endoscopes and equipment maintenance are included within duties.

Multiple shift options are available, including 8-, 9-, and 10-hour shifts. Strong collaboration, documentation, and aseptic technique are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• CER within 18 months - HSPA
• BLS within 30 days - AHA
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Aseptic technique knowledge

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment for efficiency.
• Collect data on assigned patients per RN guidance.
• Document patient records per standards.
• Maintain aseptic environment and sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with team, patients and families.
• Assist providers with procedures and treatments.
• Clean and sterilize instruments per policy.
• Stock exam and procedure rooms.
• Obtain specimens and transport per policy.
• Reprocess endoscopes and manage department equipment.
• Assist RN and physicians as directed.

Skills

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Infection control

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Certificate of Completion

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Technologist provides clinical support in the Digestive Health Center. As a member of the endoscopy team, the Surgical Technologist assists with patient care activities, obtains specimens, assists physician with instruments and setting up and tearing down room between cases. Role includes reprocessing of endoscopes and accessory instruments and resource for technical equipment within the department.

Choose the schedule that works best for you! Multiple shift options are available, including 8-, 9-, and 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Education Level
• Field of Study
• Associate‘s Degree
• Surgical Technology
• Or
• Certificate of Completion
• Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) within 18 months - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Excellent communication skills, hand/eye coordinator, knowledge of infection control principles. 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit based performance standards and guidelines.
• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a clean and/or sterile environment. Maintains separation of clean and dirty.
• Communicates effectively with team members and patients and families.
• Assists providers with procedures and treatments.
• Assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments in accordance with unit and hospital policy and nursing society guidelines.
• Cleans and stocks exam and procedure rooms.
• Obtains specimens and transports in accordance to hospital policy.
• Resource for technical equipment within the department.
• Assists with inventory and restocking of supplies.

Department Specific Job Function

• Assists the physician with equipment needed to perform procedure.
• Prepares the procedure room with appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Reprocesses endoscopes.
• Assists the RN. Provides care to patients that is within their scope as directed by the RN.
• Assists the physician in collecting specimens.

About Us

Find it here.

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $24.18per hour - $40.38per 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.