Surgical Assistant & Surgical Technologist Trainer

aah; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an experienced educator to lead surgical staff education, including scrub and assistant roles, across dayshift in a part-time capacity. The role emphasizes policy orientation, program development, and ongoing performance improvement.

Candidates should have advanced Surgical Technology training, 5 years in surgery, and BLS certification; post-2026 hires may need CSFA/SA-C/CSA certifications. The department values collaboration with nurses and clinical specialists.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond High School in Surgical Technology.
• 5 years of experience in surgery as scrub/tech or assistant.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• CSFA/SA-C/CSA certifications preferred or required after 2026.

Responsibilities

• Orient staff to policies and procedures and provide in-service training.
• Develop and implement continuing education programs for surgical staff.
• Coordinate learning needs and counseling with coordinators and nurses.
• Collaborate with clinical specialists to enhance education approaches.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic technique

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Program in Surgical Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: 37703 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.5 FTE, hours vary, mainly dayshift, no holidays/no weekends/no call

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• To orient all new and current Scrub, Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistant personnel to department and hospital policies, procedures and functions, To perform on the job training and planning of appropriate in-service education programs for Scrub, Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistant personnel to ensure accuracy of performance, continuing education, compliance with policies and procedures and proper response in emergency situations.
• Develops, plans, coordinates and implements in-service and continuing education programs and activities.
• Develops programs that meet the individualized needs of the staff and the performance expectations of the department.
• Works with the Specialty Coordinators to ensure specialty specific learning needs are addressed. Coordinates activities, individualized learning need analysis, goal establishment and consistent communication and counseling of the staff.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to develop and enhance approaches and concepts in continuing education.
• Serves as consultant to staff to provide support and resources for problem-resolution.
• Responsible for promoting high-quality care through the implementation of various roll integrations. Creates, implements and oversees cross-training activities. Provides ongoing evaluation of role expertise in collaboration with the Coordinators, Managers and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Coordinates and documents organization of a didactic and clinical program. Provides education sessions specific to each role in preparation for certification exams.
• Develops and monitors preceptor education program and staff in conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist. Evaluates the teaching strategies of staff preceptors and supports them in this role.
• Assists management in the development of team relationships in Surgery. Facilitates positive communication throughout the department.
• Educates physicians, students and ancillary personnel and acts as a role model to staff to advocate compliance to hospital department Standards of Practice.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Teammates hired after December 31, 2026, will be required to obtain and maintain certification by one of the three certification bodies listed below:
• Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C) certification issued by the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification issued by the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA).

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in surgery, that includes experience as surgical technologist and/or surgical assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures performed.
• Demonstrated ability to remove skin staples and wound drains.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize Physician's needs and changes that requires unplanned or unanticipated interventions and responds appropriately.
• Remain current with ongoing computer-based learning modules as assigned.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office, e-mail and handheld technology

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body fluids.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shifts.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to perform the duties of the job.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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, andShort- 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.