Surgical Technologist - Digestive Health Center

Health, Inc; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Health, Inc in Urbana, IL seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide clinical support in a Digestive Health Center. You will assist with patient care, specimen collection, instrument handling, and room setup and cleanup between procedures.

You will reprocess endoscopes, manage equipment, and maintain a sterile environment. Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or Surgical Technology Certification, Endoscope Reprocessor certification within 18 months, and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Surgical Technology Certification required.
• Endoscope reprocessor certification within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedural setup and instrument handling.
• Maintain sterile technique and environment.
• Perform instrument sterilization and reprocessing.
• Document patient data accurately.
• Support supply inventory management.
• Assist with patient specimen collection.

Skills

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Infection control

Surgical scrub

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Instruments handling

Education

Associate degree

Surgical technology certification

Endoscope reprocessor certification

BLS certification

Tools

Endoscope reprocessing

Sterile technique

Equipment maintenance

Instrument sterilization

Job description

The Surgical Technologist provides clinical support in a Digestive Health Center, assisting with patient care, specimen collection, instrument handling, and room setup and cleanup between procedures. They reprocess endoscopes and accessories, manage technical equipment, and ensure a sterile environment.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate’s Degree or Surgical Technology Certification, with certification as an Endoscope Reprocessor within 18 months and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

Key skills include excellent communication, hand-eye coordination, infection control knowledge, and the ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures. They must demonstrate problem-solving abilities, understanding of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and familiarity with electrical, chemical, and technological tools used in surgery.

Primary responsibilities involve

• assisting with procedural setup and instrument handling,
• maintaining sterile technique and environment,
• performing instrument sterilization,
• documenting patient data accurately,
• supporting supply inventory,

and

• helping with patient specimen collection.

They serve as a resource for technical equipment and support the healthcare team in delivering quality patient care. The role offers flexible shift options, competitive pay, and benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and support professional growth within the healthcare field.