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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois

About this job

Overview

UnityPoint Health - Methodist | Proctor | The Point of Unity is You.

UnityPoint Health is one of the nation's most integrated health systems. We have a vision for healthcare, and it starts with you: "Best outcome for every patient, every time."

Through relationships with more than 280 physician clinics, 29 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities, and home care services throughout its 8 regions, UnityPoint Health provides care throughout Illinois and Iowa.

We surround you with care that is coordinated between your doctor's office, hospital and in your home.

With almost 600 board-certified physicians backed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who combine high-tech medicine with genuine warmth and caring, UnityPoint Health - Methodist provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Central Illinois.

Surgical Technologist-Certified

UnityPoint Health-Methodist Campus

Shift: Full-time/0.8-32 hrs per week 3P-11P

Summary:

Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

* Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that's timely accurate, effective and efficient.

* Instruments equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.

* Set 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.

* Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.

* Able to "run mayo" independently.

* Aware of surgeon's technique and preferences.

* Adapts style to match surgeon and procedure.

* Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.

* Is prepared for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie.

* Anticipates and provides so that attention need not be diverted from the operative field.

* Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.

* Proactive 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, second scrub, and second circulator.

* Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.

* 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

* Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.

* Communicates and collaborates with others.

* 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.

* Articulates priority of needs clearly.

* Listens and observes for; cues indicating changing needs.

* Conversation is appropriate for setting.

* Addressing issues/concerns appropriately.

* Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives.

* Participates in required call.

* Flexible with respect to assigned area(s).

* Assist others as needed or requested.

* Actions and behaviors foster team; shares knowledge and ideas.

* Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively.

* Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit.

* Communicates/collaborates with others to ensure appropriate instruments, specialty carts and equipment are available for case.

* Participates in quality improvement efforts.

* Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program, Required and Associate's Degree Preferred

* License and Certification

CPR: Valid CPR required before start date as Surgical Technologist.

* Required English Skills

Basic reading skillsBasic writing skillsBasic oral skills

* Communication Skills

Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

* Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable with Windows OS and learning new application.