Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Germantown, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center position is a full-time role within the AHCMG Surgery Center Germantown. This role is responsible for performing all types of surgical procedures, maintaining advanced knowledge in a specialty area, and serving as a resource to others. The technologist will set up and operate equipment according to physician specifications, maintain specialty carts, and ensure the cleanliness, safety, and efficiency of the operating room. This includes applying aseptic surgical technique, preparing the surgical area, anticipating surgeon's needs, and assisting in maintaining a sterile field. The position also involves environmental disinfection, moving and returning equipment, adhering to infection control policies, and notifying staff of equipment/supply issues. Patient positioning and transporting duties are also part of the role, along with serving as a Second Assistant when necessary and assisting in the instrument room. The technologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served.

Requirements

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.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
No experience required.
Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
Familiarity with and adept with all types of procedures within their specialty.
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.
Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
Participates in relevant educational programs and department meetings.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Must have functional sight and hearing.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
Will be required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.

Responsibilities

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.
Sets up (according to each physician's specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; especially as it relates to the area of specialization.
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.
Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This includes the application of knowledge and experience with aseptic surgical technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure (i.e., 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) and returning equipment post procedure.
Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique and/or transports equipment and supplies.
Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary.
Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.
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.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

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