The Surgical Technician assists surgeons and nurses in the operating room by preparing and maintaining a sterile environment, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, and assisting during surgical procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.
Location:Springfield, Illinois, United States
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the operating room with necessary instruments and equipment.
- Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and provide instruments and supplies as required.
- Assist with patient positioning and prepping.
- Ensure proper handling and labeling of specimens.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment post-surgery.
- Assist with inventory management of surgical supplies.
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including radiation safety and sharps safety.
- Participate in emergency management, including fire safety procedures.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician.
- BLS certification.
- Experience in General OR, Teaching Hospital, and Trauma settings.
- Aseptic Technique.
- Isolation Precautions.
- Radiation Safety.
- Sharps Safety.
- Specimen Handling/Labeling.
- Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure.
- Experience with Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords.
- Experience with Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy.
- Experience with Colonoscopy, EGD, Peg tube placement/exchange.
- Experience with Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection - Open/LAP, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy partial/total.
- Experience with Abdominal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior repair, Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Vaginal Hysterectomy.
- Experience with Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion.
- Experience with Repair of fractured jaws, mandibular and zygomatic.
- Experience with Arthroscopy, Arthrotomy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, Laminectomy/discectomy.
- Experience with Free Flap - Microvascular.
- Experience with Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, MVA (multiple injuries).
- Experience with Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Ureteroscopy.
- Fire Safety.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification.
- Teaching Hospital Experience.
- Trauma Level I Experience.
Special Considerations:
- On-call required as needed for the department.
- Must be in IL 3 business days prior to compliance HDD in order to meet fingerprinting requirements.
- Weekend shifts are required once a month, totaling 16 hours of obligation.
- RTO (request time off) must be discussed with and approved by the manager.
Scheduling:
- 4x10 Days shift (0845-1915).
- Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager.
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