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Carle Health
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 3 days
Urbana, IL 61801, US
$21.49 - $35.89 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Certified Surgical Technician provides clinical expertise in Labor and Delivery, assisting with both surgical and clerical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
- The position requires effective communication with various stakeholders, including patients, medical staff, and other departments.
- The compensation range for this role is between $21.49 and $35.89 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Applicants should possess relevant technical skills and demonstrate the ability to provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients.
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.
Qualifications
License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology; Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology
Other Knowledge/Skills:
Responsibilities
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. Provides scrub during operative cases in LD Supports staff and providers during deliveries in LD Ensures quality processes in the LD OR Engages in customer service for the LD patient Collaborates with unit staff to ensure availability of supplies and equipment
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $21.49per hour - $35.89per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
