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Overview

Reporting to a clinical associate and working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and surgical technologist, the extern will follow the department policies, procedures, and professional standards of practice. The extern will assist with maintaining inventory, assisting in surgical procedures in the ORT role, maintaining cleanliness of the operating room, and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The extern can expect to strengthen clinical knowledge and experience in the surgical environment.

THIS IS A STUDENT POSITION - MUST BE ENROLLED IN A SURG TECH PROGRAM.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: , Work Experience:

Responsibilities

-Scrubs for cases according to established sterile procedures, by wearing sterile gown and gloves, and assisting surgeons with same.-Assists the surgical technologist with setting up back table and mayo stand.-Checks case cart, and prepares supplies/equipment utilizing preference cards to assemble all necessary supplies/equipment before patient arrives in room.-Observes sterile technique of all personnel, assists in draping, and holds retraction devices.-Cleans operating room and disposes of used case carts and instruments according to established procedures. Assists in returning supplies and equipment to proper storage; separates, cleans and prepares instruments as necessary, and so forth.-Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.-Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with department and hospital personnel and outside agencies.-Assist with transport of pre and post operative patients.-Assist the circulating RN with positioning of the patient as directed by the surgeon.-Transport blood and surgical specimens to the Laboratory.-Assist with clean up procedure upon completion of the case.-Assist with housekeeping as it pertains to the O.R.-Supports and is involved in the continuous quality improvement efforts of the hospital to increase patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of the hospitals resources.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]._

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $15per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.