Surgical Technician

Carle Health

Surgical Technician supporting Carle Health’s perioperative teams in Olney, Illinois. Maintaining sterile environments, preparing instruments, assisting procedures, and supporting obstetrical patient care.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeOlney • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including asepsis principles and age-specific care for obstetrical patients. Proficient in inventory control, collaboration with surgical teams, and maintaining a sterile environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgical Technology Associate's DegreeBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAsepsis Principles ApplicationAge-Specific Patient CareInventory Control

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Hard Skills

Surgical InstrumentationSterilization TechniquesData CollectionQuality AssessmentPerformance Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Preference CardsSurgical Supplies

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Perioperative TeamInfection ControlObstetrical CareTime Out Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second, or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
Apply asepsis principles to maintain a sterile environment
Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients according to department policies and procedures
Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department
Collect data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and unit-based performance standards
Participate in Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committees as needed
Assist with supply ordering and inventory control
Collaborate with surgeons and the OR team to ensure trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for procedures
Use preference cards to ensure specialized supplies are available
Assist with cleaning and sterilization of instruments
Properly dispose of trash and sharps
Participate in Time Out
Assist with room turnover
Stock supplies and communicate with the Nurse Manager regarding needed supplies and instruments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days
Ability to apply asepsis principles and maintain a sterile environment
Competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment, and appropriate knowledge base
Ability to provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients
Ability to work Monday-Friday, four 9-hour shifts per week
Availability for rotating call weekends every 3-4 nights
Availability for rotating holiday call
Availability for rotating evening call every 3-4 nights

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates only
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers