Surgical Technologist II (ST)

Advocate Health•Oshkosh, WI

7d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II (ST) 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 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, which includes setting up the room, operating equipment, and returning equipment post-procedure. The ST also notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems, transports patients and/or equipment and supplies, and maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. Additionally, the ST acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I, participates in department or facility committees, and performs various patient positioning and transporting duties. This role requires the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development over the life span and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position.
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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
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