Surgical Technologist Intern - Proctor

Surgical Technologist Extern

Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service under the supervision of a surgical technologist. Assists the surgeon and Surgical technologist and performs operative/invasive procedures. Facilitates the daily operations of surgical services by ensuring instruments and related accessories are appropriate to meet department needs. Provides support function to facilitate the daily operations of patient care and department needs.

Student position - must be enrolled in a Surgical Technology program.

QualificationsCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education:, Work Experience:

Communicates and collaborates with others.

Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.

Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that's timely, accurate, effective and efficient.

Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room.

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

Able to "run mayo" independently.

Is prepared for sequencing, i.e., clamp, cut and tie.

Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.Performs in first scrub role independently.Performs case closing activates such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.Monitors the sterile field at all times and points out contaminations.Picks cases, suture, instruments and supplies per surgeon preference cards.Opens sterile supplies without contaminating.Open instruments sets, verifying that all indicators are sterilized appropriately.Completes MedCerts coursework within designated 18 weeks.Completes 125 surgical scrubs as determined by course requirements.Successfully passes practicum provided by Surgical technologist educator.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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The compensation range for this position is $17per hour - $17per 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 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.