Surgical Technologist - Open Heart

Job overview

Surgical Technologist - Open Heart - Methodist This is an onsite position in Peoria, IL. The compensation range for this position is $25.36 per hour - $42.35 per hour. Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service.

What you'll do

• Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that's timely accurate, effective and efficient.
• Ensures instruments, equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.
• Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to induction.
• Sets up case so that another can step in back table and mayo organized.
• Has appropriate “have available” items.
• Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
• Motions are fluid and not redundant.
• Sets up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
• Aware of and prepares for case needs, i.e. two mayos.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary
• Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
• Able to “run mayo” independently.
• Aware of surgeon’s technique and preferences.
• Adapts style to match surgeon and procedure.
• Confident and competent during routing and emergency procedures.
• Prepares for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate equipment so that attention need not be diverted from the operative field.
• Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
• Proactively identifies needs; averts need to have someone run for things.
• Observes technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs in first scrub, first assist, second scrub, second circulator.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intraop events.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intraop case change.
• E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
• Actions and behavior are calm, confident, steady.
• Prepares 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.
• Communicates and collaborates with others.
• Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.
• Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine.
• 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 area(s).
• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology Or a Certificate in Surgical Technology

Experience

1+ years of experience highly preferred.

Skills & competencies

surgical technologist

open heart

peoria il

full time

carle health

sign-on bonus

relocation bonus

methodist

operating room

surgical procedures

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.