Certified Surgical Technologist

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Tech for 40 hours per week at our facility in Georgia. The role features four 10-hour days with call, with pay range of $26.55–$39.85 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile fields, and support the surgical team throughout procedures. Responsibilities include equipment prep, sterilization, and assisting the surgeon and anesthesia team as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of surgical tech program, either technical or military school.
• No experience required, but one year experience is preferred.
• Must attain certification within 12 months to remain in position. Military certification will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designated equipment and supplies used in the case.
• Prepares surgical instrumentation for sterilization and pulls together needed materials for procedures.
• Prepares the sterile field, instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assists the nurse and the anesthesia provider as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical tech program

Job description

Department

37703 Navicent Health Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Days

Four 10 hour days with call

What You Will Do

Responsible for designated equipment and supplies used in the case. Flexible to accommodate changing assignments, workload and willingness to learn new skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Prepares surgical instrumentation for sterilization and pulls together needed materials for procedures. Prepares the sterile field, instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assists the nurse and the anesthesia provider as needed.

What You Will Need

• Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of surgical tech program, either technical or military school
• No experience required, but one year experience is preferred
• Must attain certification within 12 months to remain in position. Military certification will be accepted

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Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.