Surgical Technologist II ASC

Advocate Health•Mequon, WI

6d•$27 - $40

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II performs procedures across a variety of specialties, maintaining advanced procedural knowledge or specializing in a surgical area and serving as a resource to others during complex cases. The role prepares, operates, checks, and maintains surgical equipment and specialty items, ensuring they are complete, available, working properly, and sterile. It also precepts Surgical Technologists I and intervenes when needed based on their ability to manage a situation. The position supports safe, efficient patient care by applying aseptic technique; preparing supplies, instruments, and the surgical area; maintaining a sterile field; anticipating surgeons’ needs; and assisting with instruments, retractors, and other supplies. The technologist prepares and restores operating rooms, follows infection-control policies, reports equipment or supply problems, and may serve as a Second Assistant or help clean and wrap instruments. Patient positioning, transport, and equipment movement are also part of the work. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on a weekday day shift with a flexible start time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekend, holiday, or call duties listed in the schedule details. Call coverage may be required after satisfactory completion of formal orientation. The listed pay range is $26.55–$39.85.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved Surgical Technology program.
Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
Familiarity and proficiency with procedures within the relevant specialty; ability to maintain advanced knowledge of procedures or specialize in a surgical area.
Knowledge of the various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment; functional sight and hearing; and ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns and work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.
Ability to operate the equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Surgery experience is preferred.
Gastrointestinal (GI) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures across a variety of specialties, maintaining advanced knowledge or specializing in a surgical area and serving as a resource during complex cases.
Set up and operate procedure equipment according to physician specifications; maintain specialty carts or items and check equipment condition, completeness, and sterility.
Precept Surgical Technologists I, assess their ability to handle situations, and intervene when appropriate.
Prepare materials, supplies, equipment, and the surgical area using aseptic technique; maintain the sterile field and anticipate and respond to surgeons’ needs.
Set up operating rooms for cases, move and return equipment, and maintain environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency.
Adhere to institutionally approved infection-control policies and notify appropriate staff of equipment or supply problems.
Position and transport patients and move equipment and supplies using proper techniques.
Serve as a Second Assistant when necessary and assist in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments where applicable.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in call coverage after satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
Participate in relevant educational programs and department meetings.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
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.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs and other well-being programs.