Surg Tech 1 - Urbana, United States - Carle Health

Carle Health

Verified Company

Urbana, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department:
Operating Room - CFH

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Therapy Services

Employment Type: Full

Time
Job ID: 41942
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: 7a to 5p
On Call Requirements: 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend per month

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary

Job Category:
Allied Health

Weekend Requirements: On Call
Holiday Requirements: On Call

Position Summary:

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.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate in Surgical Technology or Experience in Lieu of Education - 5 years scrubbing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Non specified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

Essential Functions:

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, coworkers 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 setup.
Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
Effectively 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.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.