Surgical Technologist (ST)

Hugh Chatham Health; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Surgical Tech/Assist Professional Dev.

Top-Notch team

Advocate Health affiliation

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Surgical Technologist for the AMC Summit - Surgery to assist in a fast-paced operating room, covering multiple specialties. The role includes scrubbing, aseptic setup, and instrument handling, with opportunities to become Second Assistant as needed.

This full-time position offers 40 hours/week, 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, and benefits; prior Surgical Technology program completion and BLS are required within 6 months. Join a top-tier team within Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification required within 6 months.
• No experience required or considered for this role.
• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in preparation of materials and equipment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs preparatory, scrubbing and related services to support operating room cases.
• Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
• Maintains sterile field and ensures aseptic technique during procedures.
• Sets up and moves equipment for cases and returns equipment post-procedure.
• Functions as Second Assistant as necessary.
• Notifies staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment as needed.
• Maintains specialty carts and ensures equipment readiness.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties with proper technique.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Team collaboration

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Aurora Medical Center-Summit operates with 11 ORs and 1 dedicated Cysto Room. You can expect procedures and top surgeons covering Ortho, Ent, Plastics, General, GYN, Neuro/Spine, and Robotics. Our age population is pediatric to Geriatric.

Department

37703 AMC Summit - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

This is a full-time Day shift position, with options/considerations to work 8-, 10-or 12-hour shifts. Weeknight call will be once a week starting at 1500-0630, weekend call will be once every sixth weekend (Friday1500-Monday 0630); will also have holiday call. Holiday call is one in- house 12-hour shift and one 24-hour call shift. *Call requirements dependent on number of teammates in the rotation.

Benefits

Aurora continues to offer leading benefits, and a very competitive wage program to help you live your best life! In addition:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Surgical Tech/Assist Professional Development program/financial incentives
• Top-Notch team
• Become part of the 3rd largest nonprofit organization in the country (Advocate Health)

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Position Duties Include(not limited to)

• Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room. Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Required Functional Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

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, and Short- 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.