Surgical Technologist - PRN

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for ensuring all instrumentation is available and sterile for surgery. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for creating a sterile workspace and ensuring the field maintains sterility throughout the case. The Surgical Technologist will assist in surgery by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.We are looking for a PRN tech to work weekdays. There will be no weekends or call with this role.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Pulls case carts for surgeriesMaintains highest standard of sterile technique from the start of the case to the end of a casePrepares operating room for surgeryInspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order and troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instrument and equipment from serviceAssures adequate amount of appropriate supplies and instrumentation are available in accordance with surgeon’s preferenceServes as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participates in complex surgical procedures as neededFollows department procedures for scrub persons by assembling surgical packs, supplies and instruments for surgical casesAnticipates surgeon’s needs and assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patientsInventories and monitors instruments, sponges and needles on operative field using department count proceduresAdjusts instrumentation and supplies to changes in procedures and patient conditionAscertains correctness of count prior to closure of body cavities and surgical woundAdjusts priorities and participates in resolving problems as appropriateAssists in identification, labeling and proper specimen disposition using departmental proceduresMaintains appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment by restocking room with necessary equipment and suppliesChecks for outdated suppliesApprises supervisor of special requests for surgical supplies and equipmentCleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilizationAssists with terminal cleaning of operating room in between casesEnsures each surgeon preference cards are up to date with the essential items neededRecognizes and reports emergency situationsMaintain yearly required training including but not limited to:Infection Control/OSHATB TestingAll codesLocation of SDSBLS certificationComprehension:

Understands and applies detailed instructions and factual information in oral, written and/or diagram form.Team Work:

Actively works with others towards shared goal. Encourages cooperation. Aware of the needs of others and responds flexibly. Shares information and supports other team members. Seeks opportunities to develop others.Attention to Detail:

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.Initiative / Independence:

Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Able to spot and implement opportunities for improving situations.Problem Solving:

Analyzes data to understand root cause and solves problems with multiple variables, both predictable and unpredictable.Numerical Skills:

Utilizes intermediate mathematical abilities including basic math computations, percentages, ratios, averages and practical application of algebraic math.Active Listening:

Ability to understand instructions from surgeons and other members of the operating room team.Organizational Culture:

All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.Education and Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDOne-year certificate from a technical school and complete credits to keep up with certificationBLS certification or within 30 days of hirePrevious experience as a surgical technician preferredAbility to legally operate a motor vehicleEnvironmental/Working Conditions:

Work location is operating room, sterile supply room and dirty/clean utility room. Exposure to biohazard materials such as blood, body fluids, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to the operating room environment. Requires use of own personal vehicle for delivery of surgical specimens and occasional business errands.Physical/Mental Demands:Sit or stand for long periods of time, walk for periods of time, kneel, crawl, stoop and climb stairs.Possess full range of motion in shoulders and arms, including reaching above or below the shoulder in order to operate power tools and medical equipment when needed.Finger dexterity, the ability to twist hands/wrists repetitively.Vision: Possess close, distant, peripheral and color vision and ability to adjust focus.Hearing: ability to detect high pitch, soft or distant sounds.This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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