Surgical Tech (ST)

Advocate Aurora Health • Hartford, WI

89d • $26 - $39

About The Position

Join the fabulous team with Aurora Medical Center-Washington County. We are recruiting an energetic, patient-focused surgical tech for a full-time position to support patient care in the OR and GI Lab. Position will work Monday-Friday with variable start times between 0530 and 0830. Position is responsible for staffing elective surgical cases until 1700. Call requirements of one weeknight per week and one weekend every 6 weeks. Experience preferred, new grads will be considered. Pay Range $26.10 - $39.15.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a surgical tech role preferred, but new grads will be considered.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonuses up to $12,000(for full-time/3+ years of experience) and $8,000(full-time/0-3 years of experience)
• Top Referral program
• ExCEL Professional Development for Surgical Techs/Assists with financial incentives
• Career progression ST I to ST II to Surgical Assist
• 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
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree