Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech) - Labor & Delivery

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Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech) - Labor & Delivery

Department: Labor & Delivery - CMH

Usual Schedule: As needed; 12 hr shifts

Regions:

On Call Requirements: None

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Methodist Medical Center

Employment Type: PRN - As Needed

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 37034

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Yes

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Variable

Location: Peoria, IL

Holiday Requirements: Yes

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate of completion in Surgical Technology from accredited program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals

• requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Required English Skills Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic oral skills

Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

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.

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