About this role
The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.
We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room team. We have a variety of shifts and schedule options available, giving you flexibility to find the right fit for your lifestyle and career goals.
Why Work Here?
- Collaborative, High‑Performing Team: Work alongside experienced surgeons, nurses, and clinical staff who value teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.
- Career Growth & Development: We offer ongoing training, continuing education support, and opportunities to advance your skills and career within the organization.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Experience a modern surgical environment equipped with advanced technology and tools to support your best work.
- Strong Culture of Support: From leadership to your day‑to‑day coworkers, you’ll feel supported, welcomed, and empowered to thrive.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and additional perks that support your well-being—professionally and personally.
If you’re passionate about excellent patient care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to connect with you!
Full-time and Part-time positions qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!!
Relocation available if moving 50+ miles!!! (Full-time and Part-time only)
Qualifications
Education Level | Field of Study |
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Associate's Degree | Surgical Technology | Or |
Certificate of Completion | Surgical Technology | Or |
Experience In Lieu of Education |
Licenses/Certifications |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) |
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements |
Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures. |
Responsibilities
Essential Functions |
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.
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Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
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Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.
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Charges for equipment and supplies.
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Participates in room turnover and set-up.
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Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
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Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.
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Department Specific Job Function |
Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure. |
Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy. |
Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures. |
Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy. |
Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students. |
Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner. |
Other facts
About Carle Health
Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future.
The system includes eight, award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health AllianceTM and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, Methodist College, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, and other associated healthcare businesses – all working together to get patients and health plan members the care they need at the right time and at every point in their healthcare journey.
Founded in Urbana, IL, Carle Health has more than 16,800 team members working across Illinois, Indiana, Washington and North Carolina. It’s proud to be named a Great Place to Work®.
What you'll do
- The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team, assisting surgeons under RN supervision to deliver safe and effective care during the intraoperative period. Essential functions include maintaining a sterile environment through asepsis principles, assisting with surgical setup, performing sterilization, and participating in room turnover.
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