Surgical Technologist - Methodist Medical Center

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll prepare for and assist in various surgical procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. Your expertise will not only support the surgical team but also provide mentorship to new staff and students. With a commitment to quality patient care and a collaborative environment, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while growing your career within a supportive organization. Join a team where your skills and contributions are valued and where you can thrive in your professional journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology and BLS certification.
• Experience in surgical settings and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and equipment are ready.
• Scrub on a variety of surgical procedures and assist the surgeon as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and anticipate case needs.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, performs operative/invasive procedures. Serves as a resource to other technologists, trains new technologists, trains students, and functions as an informal lead technologist role as needed. Mentoring and utilizing the additional education gained through certification will be used to assist peers, perform more efficiently and raise performance.

Qualifications

License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:
Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology; Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology

Responsibilities

Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that’s timely, accurate, effective and efficient:

• Instruments, equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.
• Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room.
• Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.
• Have appropriate “have available” items.
• Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
• Motions are fluid and not redundant.
• Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
• Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo’s.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
• Precepts surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures.

Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties:

• Able to “run mayo” independently.
• Aware of surgeon’s techniques and preferences.
• Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures.
• Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.
• Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie.
• Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.
• Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
• Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.
• Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Teaches RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.

Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events:

• Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change, e.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
• Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady.
• Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.
• Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.
• Observes for induction and maintain quiet.
• Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.
• Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge.
• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekends and holidays. If contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

Communicates and collaborates with others:

• Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.
• Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.
• Communicates needs nonverbally and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine.
• Precepts staff in appropriate manner. Mentors in positive manner.
• Articulates priority of needs clearly.
• Listens and observes for cues indicating changing needs.
• Conversation is appropriate for setting.
• Addresses issues/concerns appropriately.
• Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives.
• Participates in required call.
• Flexible with respect to assigned areas.
• Assists others as needed or requested.
• Actions and behaviors foster team: shares knowledge and ideas.
• Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit.
• Communicates/collaborates with others to ensure appropriate instruments, specialty cards and equipment are available for cases.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Actions and behaviors promote a positive work environment.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.49 per hour - $35.89 per 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 to 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.