About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Surgical Technologist – OR opportunity in urbana, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Function as an integral part of the perioperative team as first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under Registered Nurse supervision
Apply asepsis principles to maintain a sterile environment during surgical setup and procedures
Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients according to department policies and procedures
Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment
Maintain a safe environment and follow hospital safety, legal, and departmental requirements
Charge for equipment and supplies
Participate in room turnover and setup
Maintain and clean equipment and identify items needing repair
Perform sterilization and disinfection and document loads
Obtain supplies, equipment, and positioning devices and assist with patient positioning
Perform sterilization of surgical instrumentation and document per policy
Perform scrubbing duties for medical students, residents, and other students
Turn over OR rooms and set up for the next patient efficiently
Requirements
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology, or experience in lieu of education
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures
Ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology
Basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers
Knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork
Knowledge and application of sterile technique during surgical procedures
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including the application of sterile techniques, patient care concepts, and effective teamwork in the perioperative environment. Proficient in maintaining a sterile environment, organizing surgical supplies, and performing essential scrubbing duties.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Surgical Technology
Sterile Technique
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Care Concepts
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Surgical Instrumentation Sterilization
Asepsis Principles
Surgical Procedure Scrubbing
Equipment Maintenance
Room Turnover and Setup
Soft Skills
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Industry Keywords
Perioperative Team
Obstetrical Patients
Medical Terminology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Tools & Technologies
Surgical Equipment
Positioning Devices
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Worksite address
urbana, IL, 61803, US
Who can apply
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