Surgical Technologist - Proctor

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technology Specialist to assist surgeons during operative procedures, prepare sterile fields, and set up instruments to ensure case efficiency and safety.

The role includes scrubbing, assisting, case closing, precepting staff and students, and adapting techniques to surgeon preferences while responding confidently to intraoperative emergencies. On-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technology Certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile fields and set up instruments/equipment.
• Scrub, assist, and perform case closing activities.
• Train peers, students, and new staff; mentor team.
• Adapt techniques to surgeon preferences and case requirements.
• Respond to intraoperative emergencies and manage intra-op events.
• Precept staff and collaborate with the team for quality improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technology Certification

Job description

Summary

This role provides surgical technology support for direct and indirect patient care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment, and ensuring case efficiency and safety. The technologist trains and mentors peers, students, and new staff, while adapting techniques to surgeon preferences and case requirements. They perform scrub, assist, and case closing activities, anticipate intraoperative needs, and respond to emergencies confidently. The position involves precepting staff, managing intra-op events, and collaborating effectively with team members. Qualifications include certification in Surgical Technology, BLS certification within 30 days, and relevant experience. Skills required are critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and teamwork. The role may involve on-call duties outside regular hours, supporting quality improvement, and fostering a positive work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting.