Surgical Technician - Operating Room (OR)

Job overview

Surgical Technician - Operating Room (OR) in Urbana, IL. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $22.75 - $37.99 per hour. The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

What you'll do

• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.
• Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base.
• Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self.
• Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.Charges for equipment and supplies.Participates in room turnover and set-up.Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.Performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure.Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures.Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy.Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students.Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology

Experience

Experience In Lieu of Education

Skills & competencies

surgical technician

operating room

or

allied health

urbana il

full-time

onsite

healthcare

patient care

sterile technique

perioperative

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits package

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.