Surgical Technologist Extern

Carle Health

. Provide surgical technology for direct and indirect care under the supervision of a surgical technologist .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeNormal • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in surgical technology, including preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgical teams. Capable of performing first scrub roles and ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgical Technology Program EnrollmentBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationSurgical Scrub ProficiencySterilization Equipment OperationInstrument Handling and Inspection

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Hard Skills

Surgical Instrument PreparationSterile Field SetupSurgical Procedure AssistanceCase Closing ActivitiesInstrument Sterilization MonitoringSurgical Supply SelectionContamination IdentificationSurgical SequencingCase Cart OperationDefect Inspection

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnticipation of Needs

Tools & Technologies

SterilizersCase Cart WasherReprocessing Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Surgical TechnologyOperative ProceduresInvasive ProceduresSurgical Services OperationsSurgeon Preference Cards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide surgical technology for direct and indirect care under the supervision of a surgical technologist
Assist the surgeon and surgical technologist during operative/invasive procedures
Facilitate daily surgical services operations by ensuring instruments and accessories meet department needs
Communicate and collaborate with others
Perform timely counts and understand dual responsibility with the circulating RN
Prepare for surgeon-specific operative/invasive procedures
Set up the sterile field and scrub before the patient enters the room
Scrub simple to complex procedures across multiple specialties
Run the mayo independently
Perform sequencing such as clamp, cut, and tie
Perform first scrub role independently
Complete case closing activities including dressing application, transfer, and turnover
Monitor the sterile field and identify contaminations
Select cases, sutures, instruments, and supplies using surgeon preference cards
Open sterile supplies without contamination and verify instrument-set sterilization indicators
Properly wrap, wash, and prepare instrument trays for sterilization
Wipe down case carts and operate the case cart washer
Load and run sterilizers
Anticipate changing needs to prevent case delays
Operate reprocessing and sterilization equipment
Perform sterilization/disinfection monitoring and follow manufacturer instructions
Label instruments and supplies accurately
Monitor instrument integrity, reprocessing, and handling
Inspect instruments for defects and follow the repair process
Collaborate with Surgical Technologists, RNs, and the Surgical Instrument lead to ensure instruments and supplies are available

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in a Surgical Technologist program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Complete MedCerts coursework within designated 18 weeks
Complete 125 surgical scrubs as determined by course requirements
Successfully pass practicum provided by Surgical Technologist educator
Work around a school schedule
Participate in day shifts
No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Potential for growth and life-long careers