Surgical Technologist

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

87d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures, anticipating the surgeon's needs and ensuring quality patient care. They maintain the sterile field and assist the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. This role involves preparing the operating room, assisting with patient positioning, maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and preparing dressings. The technologist also participates in cleaning the operating room, prepping for the next patient, and contributing to department performance improvement activities. They may also mentor and guide surgical technician students.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process.
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Must be able to follow written, oral instructions.
Passing the Driver’s License Check, Credit Check or both (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check, IL Health Care Workers Background Check or both.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred.
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in accreditation process.
ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon based on understanding the procedure being performed.
Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintains the sterile field.
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions.
Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table.
Assists in draping the sterile field according to procedure and physician preference.
Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulator.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
Creates and maintains the sterile field.
Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
Passes instruments, etc., to the surgeon during the procedure.
May sponge operative site, hold retractors, cut suture, and cauterize vessels as directed by the surgeon.
Prepares sterile dressings and applies them if applicable and directed by the surgeon.
Assists other team members with cleaning the operating room after each procedure.
Assists in prepping the room for the next patient.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.
May directly supervise, mentor up to one surgical technician student.
Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student.
Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge.
Guides and enhances the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and instruction.
Prompts the student to think on their own and work it out.