Surgical Technologist(ST) - Summit Lake, United States - Advocate Aurora Health

Description

Department:

37703 AMC Summit - Surgery Room


Status:
Full time


Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou

rs Per Week:

40


Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Whether you are starting your career as a Surgical Tech or looking to start fresh, Aurora Health Care is calling you home We are looking for the best of the best to join our team.

We are looking for YOU

Aurora Medical Center-Summit is an expanding busy OR. in 2023, we completed 5133 cases. Currently, we operate 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.

This is a full-time Day shift position working 8-hour shifts.


Day shift is Call :

Weeknight:
Four weeknight shifts (M-F) per month ; Weekend: Two 24-hour shifts (Sat or Sun) per month , approx. 2 holidays per year.

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

Sign-On Bonus -

U p to $10,000 for new grads and up to $14,000(based on position and experience) for experienced surgical techs (Summit specifically)Loan support program for nurses (payments over 4 years)

ExCEL Surgical Tech/Assist Professional Development program/financial incentivesEducation assistanceCareer MobilityBecome part of the 3rd largest nonprofit organization in the country (Advocate Health)

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.

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Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S.

with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.

We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S.

with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.

We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.
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