Surgical Tech

Overview $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!! (external candidates only) The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (American Heart Association) Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology Work Experience: Surgical technologist Responsibilities 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. Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit based performance standards. Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed. Assists with supply ordering and inventory control. Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure. Efficient with asepsis to maintain a sterile environment. Assists with stocking, and communicates with Lead Surgical Technologist regarding supplies and instruments needed. Utilizes preference cards to assure specialized supplies are available. Assist with cleaning and sterilization of instruments needed. Proper disposal of trash/sharps. Prep patient and participate in Time Out. Assist with room turnover. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $22.75 per hour - $37.99 per 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr