Surgical Technologist (ST) II - OB

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Port Washington, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist (ST) II - OB provides for a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This role utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures. The ST II performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures, or specializes in a surgical specialty area, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases. They ensure the environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room, operating equipment, and returning equipment post-procedure. This position also involves transporting patients and/or equipment, maintaining specialty carts, and acting as a resource and preceptor for Surgical Technologists I. The role requires performing various patient positioning and transporting duties, which involve lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, and demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care needs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor.
• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• 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.

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 advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree