Surgical Technologist – Methodist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide direct and indirect surgical care and assist surgeons across specialties. The role includes preparing sterile fields, scrubbing procedures, and anticipating intraoperative needs to support patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or Surgical Technology certification, be prepared for BLS within 30 days, and may be a new graduate.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Surgical Technology certification is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days is required.
• Open to new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up sterile fields, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Scrub on procedures from simple to complex, adapting to surgeon preferences and staying ready for routine and emergency cases.
• Anticipate intraoperative needs, manage unexpected events, and provide timely interventions.
• Mentor and precept staff and students, foster teamwork, and ensure effective communication.
• Participate in quality improvement and safe patient care practices, including on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or Surgical Technology certification

Job description

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide direct and indirect surgical care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures across various specialties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and setting up sterile fields, instruments, equipment, and supplies efficiently and accurately.
• Scrubbing on procedures from simple to complex, adapting to surgeon preferences, and maintaining readiness for routine and emergency cases.
• Anticipating intraoperative needs, managing unexpected events, and providing timely interventions.
• Mentoring and precepting staff and students, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring effective communication.
• Participating in quality improvement and safe patient care practices, including on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications include:

• Associate’s degree or Surgical Technology certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Open to new graduates.

Skills required: strong technical proficiency, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication.