Surgical Technologist: Fast-Paced OR Support & Aseptic Expert

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, maintaining a sterile field and supporting surgical teams. You will handle preparation, instrument passing, and aseptic techniques across diverse procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, disinfection, equipment handling, and timely communication with staff. No prior experience is required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is expected, with BLS

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

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 (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
• Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
• 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. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, maintaining a sterile field and supporting surgical teams. You will handle preparation, instrument passing, and aseptic techniques across diverse procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, disinfection, equipment handling, and timely communication with staff. No prior experience is required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is expected, with BLS