Surgical Assistant: OR Prep & Support Specialist

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for the St. Luke’s Medical Center operating suites. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing anesthesia and instruments, and maintaining a sterile field across ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring availability of supplies, anticipating surgeon needs, and training junior staff while upholding safety standards and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond high school in Surgical Technology.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience as Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant.
• Proficient in sterile technique and aseptic procedures.
• Ability to train others and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating team in gathering supplies and preparing the patient.
• Ensure supplies are available and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Maintain a sterile, safe, and efficient OR environment.
• Set up room and equipment; assist in gowning/draping.
• Provide training and mentorship to Surgical Technologists and Assistants.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Staple removal

Computer literacy

Customer service

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for the St. Luke’s Medical Center operating suites. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing anesthesia and instruments, and maintaining a sterile field across ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring availability of supplies, anticipating surgeon needs, and training junior staff while upholding safety standards and patient care excellence.