Senior Surgical Tech: OR Operations & Mentor

Advocate Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role requires aseptic technique, room setup for procedures, and assistance with complex cases under supervision.

The candidate should have an accredited Surgical Technology program, BLS, and 2 years of experience. The job emphasizes patient safety, equipment readiness, and collaboration with staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor.
• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specializes in a surgical specialty area.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.

Responsibilities

• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specializes in a surgical specialty area, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room for each case and returning equipment post procedure.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability.
• Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care and growth and development over the life span for patient needs.

Skills

Suturing class

Aseptic techniques

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role requires aseptic technique, room setup for procedures, and assistance with complex cases under supervision.

The candidate should have an accredited Surgical Technology program, BLS, and 2 years of experience. The job emphasizes patient safety, equipment readiness, and collaboration with staff in a fast-paced environment.