Surgical Technologist - $25-39 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oconomowoc
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a
job in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff 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 0. Call : Weeknight: Four weeknight shifts
(M-F) per month 1; Weekend: Two 24-hour shifts (Sat or Sun) per
month 0, 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 - Up 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
incentives
? Education assistance
? Career Mobility
? Become 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 (eg, 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 (ie, 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 & CertificationsBasic 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.DegreesCompletion of an accredited or approved program in
Surgical Technology.Required Functional ExperienceNo experience
requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge 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 (eg 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. Advocate Aurora Health
Job ID. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist (ST) About Advocate
Aurora Health Advocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate
our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to
advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To
encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will
provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and
professional development, in the care setting that is best for you.
Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at
one of our 10 Magnet - designated hospitals or more than 500 sites
of care.Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for
Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses
to pursue their passion.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Waukesha , Surgical Technologist - $25-39 per hour, Healthcare , Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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