Surgical Technician – OR

Carle Health

Surgical Technician supporting sterile operating-room procedures for Carle Health, an Illinois healthcare system. Setting up rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting perioperative patient care.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $24 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including asepsis principles, sterilization techniques, and patient care during the intraoperative period. Proficient in operating room procedures and maintaining a safe, sterile environment while providing age-specific care to obstetrical patients.

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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Basic Life Support (BLS)Operating Room Scrub ExperienceAsepsis Principles ApplicationSterilization and Disinfection Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Surgical Instrumentation KnowledgeTechnical and Psychomotor SkillsPatient Positioning AssistanceOperating Room ProceduresEquipment Maintenance and Repair

Soft Skills

JudgmentCoordinationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)Licensed Surgical AssistantAssociate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Industry Keywords

Perioperative TeamIntraoperative CareAge-Specific CareSafety and Legal ComplianceCost-Effective Department Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under Registered Nurse supervision
Deliver safe and effective patient care during the intraoperative period
Apply asepsis principles to maintain a sterile environment during surgical setup and procedures
Perform technical and psychomotor skills with appropriate judgment and knowledge
Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients according to department policies and procedures
Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient, cost-effective department
Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self
Follow hospital and unit safety, legal, and procedural requirements
Charge equipment and supplies
Participate in operating room turnover and setup
Maintain and clean equipment and identify items needing repair
Perform sterilization and disinfection and document loads according to policy
Obtain supplies, equipment, and positioning devices and assist with patient positioning
Perform sterilization of surgical instrumentation and document per policy
Perform scrubbing duties for medical students, residents, and other students

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology, or experience in lieu of education
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) from the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), or Licensed Surgical Assistant within 1 year through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
2+ years of operating room scrub experience
Ability to apply asepsis principles and maintain sterility
Competency in selected technical and psychomotor skills
Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
Ability to provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients
Ability to follow safety, legal, and departmental policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing training
Continuing education support
Opportunities to advance skills and grow within the organization
State-of-the-art facilities with advanced technology and tools
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive pay
$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time positions
Relocation available if moving 50+ miles for full-time and part-time positions