New Grad Cohort - Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

8d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a New Grad Cohort position for a Surgical Tech at an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) within Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a MAGNET teaching hospital. New graduates without experience are welcome to apply and can start or continue their career in the Advocate Health hospital network.

Requirements

• Graduate of surgical technologist program
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
• Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner; maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
• Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
• Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician.
• Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
• Maintains on-call availability.
• Assists in emergency situations as assigned, demonstrating appropriate actions and prioritizing to meet patient's condition.
• Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
• Anticipates the needs of the physician as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical Time Out and does not allow the procedure to continue until all team members agree.
• Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
• Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
• Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.
• Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
• Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case.
• Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.
• In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
• Assists with maintaining the established goals of Surgical Services and Advocate.
• Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
• Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
• Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
• Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards.
• Ensures proper instrument and equipment function; tagging and reporting any broken or malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.
• Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes Standards of Behavior with members of health care team and patients.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Acts as patient advocate to ensure patient welfare by collaborating with physicians and the health care team.
• Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
• Maintains current competencies.
• Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.
• Independently completes assignments/projects.
• Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.
• Maintains educational records and timecard.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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