Surgical Assistant: OR Support & Sterile Tech

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will help prepare the room, gather supplies, and ensure aseptic techniques throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, draping, and instrument handling, while maintaining a sterile field and coordinating with the surgeon. The role requires BLS and CST certifications within 12 months and typically 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain aseptic techniques and prepare materials and equipment.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond to unplanned interventions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparatory steps of surgery and gathers supplies.
• Assists operating team in opening room, lifting, positioning, and draping the patient.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Sets up and checks equipment; reports malfunctions and coordinates repairs.
• Trains Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants; supports team projects.
• Ensures a safe, clean, efficient OR environment during and after cases.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient positioning

Instrumentation preparation

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will help prepare the room, gather supplies, and ensure aseptic techniques throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, draping, and instrument handling, while maintaining a sterile field and coordinating with the surgeon. The role requires BLS and CST certifications within 12 months and typically 3 years of relevant experience.