Travel Surgical Technologist I - Surgery - $1,959 per week

Peoria, Illinois

Salary Details: $1959.00 a week

 Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave
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    Certification Details
  • BLS
    Job Details
  • Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service.
  • Assist surgeon, performs operative/invasive procedures.
  • Serves as a resource to other technologist, trains new technologist, trains students and functions as an informal lead technologist role as needed.
  • Mentoring and utilizing the additional education gained through certification will be used to assist peers, perform more efficiently and raise performance.
  • Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that is timely, accurate effective and efficient.
  • Instruments equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.
  • Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room.
  • Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.
  • Have appropriate "have available" items.
  • Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
  • Motions are fluid and not redundant.
  • Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
  • Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo's.
  • Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
  • Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures.
  • Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
  • Able to "run Mayo" independently.
  • Aware of surgeon's techniques and preferences.
  • Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures.
  • Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.
  • Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie.
  • Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.
  • Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
  • Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.
  • Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
  • Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles.
  • Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
  • Teach RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.
  • Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events.
  • Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change, e.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
  • Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady.
  • Is prepared 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.
  • Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge.
  • Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of schedule work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekend and holidays.
  • If contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.
  • Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
  • Communicates and collaborates with others.
  • Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.
  • 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.
  • Precepts staff in appropriate manner.
  • Mentors in positive manner.
    Job Requirements
  • 1+ years of surgical tech experience.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Multicultural sensitivity.
  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
    Schedule Information
  • Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of schedule work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekend and holidays.
  • If contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.
  • Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
    Additional Details
  • Required Skills & Experience: 1+ years of surgical tech experience.
  • Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
Date Posted: 31 May 2025
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