Surgical Technologist I - OR Team, Full-Time

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin's Milwaukee area seeks a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, on-site role in the operating room. The position offers a traditional 8-hour day shift with start times between 5:30am and 7:00am, Monday through Friday, with on-call obligations.

You will set up the room, prepare instruments, assist physicians, maintain sterile fields, and pass instruments during procedures. No experience required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and BLS

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 6 months unless exempted.
• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in preparing materials, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe and efficient operating room environment and aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeons by passing instruments and preparing sterile fields.
• Sets up the room for each case and manages equipment movement and return.
• Functions as a Second Assistant as needed and reports equipment issues.
• Transports patients and supplies as required.
• Adheres to age-appropriate care and departmental standards.

Skills

Aseptic surgical techniques

Equipment handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program completion

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique equipment

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin's Milwaukee area seeks a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, on-site role in the operating room. The position offers a traditional 8-hour day shift with start times between 5:30am and 7:00am, Monday through Friday, with on-call obligations.

You will set up the room, prepare instruments, assist physicians, maintain sterile fields, and pass instruments during procedures. No experience required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and BLS