Surgical Technologist - Surgicenter

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

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join their dynamic perioperative team. This role involves assisting in surgeries, ensuring a sterile environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology and a passion for supporting surgical procedures. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to a team that values growth and excellence in patient care. Join a workplace that fosters career development and recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving quality healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment and assist with surgical procedures.
• Document accurately and manage patient charts and appointments.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Problem-Solving

Patient Care Concepts

Sterile Technique

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Robotics

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team, serving as the first, second, or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

****The Surgical Technician qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation if moving 50+ miles!

Qualifications

• Education Level: Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures, demonstrates problem-solving ability related to procedures, and applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, pharmacology, electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork, including sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile environment by applying asepsis principles and demonstrate competency in technical and psychomotor skills.
• Assist in organizing supplies and equipment, facilitate communication with departments, and serve as a liaison between nursing units.
• Collect data, document accurately, transcribe physician orders, schedule appointments, and maintain patient charts.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, prepare for transportation, and maintain logs of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensure patient charges are entered, participate in quality improvement and infection control committees, and assist with supply management.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure availability of trays, instrumentation, and supplies, and assist with cleaning and sterilization of instruments.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Maintain asepsis, assist with stocking and inventory, collaborate with surgeons to ensure trays are available, and assist with room turnover.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, career, and purpose you were meant for at Carle Health, a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members. We hold Magnet designations for nursing care and offer opportunities across central Illinois, fostering growth and long-term careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate ranges from $21.49 to $35.89, depending on experience and other factors. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.