Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center

Advocate Health • Mequon, WI

23h • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II performs a variety of surgical procedures, maintains advanced procedural knowledge or specializes in a surgical area, and may serve as a resource to others during complex cases. The role sets up and operates procedure-related equipment, maintains specialty carts or items, checks equipment condition and sterility, and arranges repairs when needed. It also precepts Surgical Technologists I and intervenes when appropriate.

The position helps maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operating room and supports aseptic technique through preparation of supplies and equipment, maintenance of the sterile field, anticipation of surgeons’ needs, passing instruments, and monitoring for breaks in aseptic technique. Duties also include room setup and turnover, infection-control compliance, reporting equipment or supply issues, patient positioning and transport, serving as a second assistant when necessary, and cleaning and wrapping instruments where applicable. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

This is a part-time, dayshift position of 28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a start time between 0603 and 0800. The posting states no weekends, holidays, or call in the schedule details. It also states that call coverage may be required after satisfactory completion of formal orientation. Pay is listed at $26.55–$39.85 per hour, and the position is eligible for a $4,000–$6,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
• Familiarity and proficiency with procedures within the assigned specialty, including advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specialty-area expertise.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; carrying up to 40 lbs.; pushing or pulling with 30 lbs. of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional sight and hearing and ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to work in a very stressful and fast-paced environment and wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Nice To Haves

• GI experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures while maintaining advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specializing in a surgical area; serve as a resource to others and assist with complex cases when applicable.
• Set up and operate procedure equipment according to physician specifications, maintain specialty carts or items, check equipment condition and sterility, and arrange repair of damaged items.
• Precept Surgical Technologists I, assess their ability to manage situations, and intervene when appropriate.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment using aseptic surgical technique; assist with gowning and gloving, prepare and drape the surgical area, maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeons’ needs, pass instruments and supplies, hold retractors, and report possible breaks in aseptic technique.
• Set up and turn over operating rooms, including moving equipment before and after cases.
• Follow institutionally approved infection-control policies and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operating-room environment.
• Notify appropriate staff about equipment and supply problems.
• Position and transport patients and equipment or supplies, using proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques.
• Serve as a Second Assistant when necessary and clean and wrap instruments in the instrument room 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

• Sign-on bonus of $4,000–$6,000 based on experience.
• 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, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed