Surgical Technologist – OR

Carle Health

. Provide surgical technology for direct and indirect patient care and service .

Posted 9/28/2026part-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including first scrub, first assist, and second circulator duties across various specialties. Proficient in maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and mentoring surgical staff while contributing to quality improvement efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Tech in Surgery (TS-C)Basic Life Support (BLS)Surgical Instrument PreparationMentoring and Precepting

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Hard Skills

First Scrub DutiesFirst Assist DutiesSecond Scrub DutiesSecond Circulator DutiesSurgical Procedure PreparationSterile Field MaintenanceCase Closing ActivitiesIntraoperative ResponseMayo Stand ManagementPatient Privacy Protection

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Tech in Surgery (TS-C)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Surgical TechnologyOperative ProceduresInvasive ProceduresQuality ImprovementPatient Care

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide surgical technology for direct and indirect patient care and service
Assist surgeons and perform operative/invasive procedures
Prepare for surgeon-specific operative/invasive procedures accurately, efficiently, and on time
Ensure instruments, equipment, and sutures are appropriate, complete, and functional
Set up and maintain the sterile field before induction
Scrub on simple to complex procedures across a variety of specialties
Run the mayo stand independently and anticipate surgeon technique and preferences
Perform first scrub, first assist, second scrub, and second circulator duties
Perform case closing activities, including dressing application, patient transfer, and turnover
Anticipate and respond to intraoperative changes and unexpected events
Observe induction and maintain a quiet environment
Protect patient privacy
Precept and mentor surgical technologists, RNs, and other staff
Serve as a resource and informal lead technologist as needed
Communicate and collaborate with surgeons, circulating RNs, and other team members
Participate in required call, unit operations, and quality improvement efforts
Contribute to efficient unit operations and a positive work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Availability for 1-2 on-call shifts per 4-week period, including weekends and weekdays
Full holiday call sign-up
Ability to work variable shifts
Ability to perform first scrub, first assist, second scrub, and second circulator duties
Ability to scrub simple to complex procedures across a variety of specialties
Ability to mentor, precept, and train surgical technologists and RNs
Ability to respond during assigned on-call hours within departmental time frames
Ability to participate in quality improvement efforts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-call compensation/assignment opportunities
Potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health