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Surgical Technician - Labor and Delivery NOC

Department : Labor & Delivery - CFH
Entity : Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category : Allied Health
Employment Type : Full - Time
Job ID : 41221
Experience Required : 1 - 3 Years
Education Required : Associates Degree
Shift : Night
Location : Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule : 1830-0700
On Call Requirements : No
Work Location : Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category : Allied Health
Weekend Requirements : Yes
Holiday Requirements : Yes

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Position Summary :

The Certified Surgical Technician provides clinical expertise in both the delivery room and the OR within Labor and Delivery. Duties may also include clerical support and activities related to personal care and hygiene needs of assigned age-specific population patient group under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves a as public relations liaison for the unit.

Special Summer Incentive

Sign on bonus - $15,000

Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

Qualifications :

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate in Surgical Technology or CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Incumbents in the role as of March 13, 2022 with 10 or more years of experience are grandfathered without the certification requirement upon hire and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years as a Surgical Technologist SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates advance knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures including complex cases. Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques and knowledge related to surgical procedures and emergency situations. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and anticipates the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon. Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care. Understands, values, and promotes perioperative teamwork.

Essential Functions :

Meets all criteria for Level 1

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.

Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

Effectively facilitates communication for the unit with all departments. Answers the phone, informs nursing staff of needed tests, exams or significant problems with patients on the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison between nursing units.

Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit based performance standards.

Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit based performance standards and guidelines.

Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Schedules appointments, consults, diagnostic tests and examinations for patients on nursing unit. Initiates, compiles and maintains patient charts.

Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and / or transport.

Maintains accurate log of admission, discharge and transfer of patient on computer in a timely manner.

Ensures patient charges are entered.

Attends precepting class and participates in orientation and training of other surgical team members.

Assists nurses in performing circulating skills and tasks.

Participates in unit education though educational presentations (power point, posters, lectures, etc.)

Provides scrub during operative cases in L&D

Supports staff and providers during deliveries in L&D

Ensures quality processes in the L&D OR

Engages in customer service for the L&D patient

Collaborates with unit staff to ensure availability of supplies and equipment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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.

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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