Surgical Assistant & Technologist — OR Support

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team. The role includes preparing the patient and supplies, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with gowning, gloving, and draping to ensure safety and efficiency during procedures.

The position requires advanced knowledge of anatomy and operative techniques, the ability to anticipate surgeon needs, and experience maintaining aseptic standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures performed.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to physician needs during surgeries.
• Proficiency in gowning, gloving, prepping and maintaining a sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparatory steps of surgery and assists operating team with supplies.
• Ensures required supplies are available before incision and supports aseptic techniques.
• Maintains room setup, moves equipment, and reports device or supply issues.
• Trains Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants; participates in department projects.
• Performs validated competencies under direct supervision and assists with wound closure and patient preparation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient positioning

Operative surgery knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team. The role includes preparing the patient and supplies, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with gowning, gloving, and draping to ensure safety and efficiency during procedures.

The position requires advanced knowledge of anatomy and operative techniques, the ability to anticipate surgeon needs, and experience maintaining aseptic standards.