Surgical Technologist (ST) - OB

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, WA

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports safe, clean, and efficient operating-room care by preparing materials, supplies, and equipment using aseptic surgical techniques. The role includes setting up and turning over rooms, operating OR equipment, assisting during procedures, maintaining sterile fields, and helping transport patients and equipment. The position serves the Women’s Health and OB Services department and may be considered at either Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II level. Surgical Technologist I performs a range of procedures while maintaining basic procedural knowledge and may function as a second assistant as needed. Surgical Technologist II performs procedures with advanced knowledge or specializes in a surgical area, serves as a resource and preceptor to Surgical Technologists I, and may participate in department or facility committees or work teams. The position requires patient positioning and transport, including lifting and pushing/pulling. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. The role involves a stressful, fast-paced environment and continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards. The schedule is 0.75 FTE on days, includes every third weekend and every third holiday, and requires call shifts with a response time within 30 minutes. The stated pay range is $26.55–$42.85.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Surgical Technologist I: no experience required.
Surgical Technologist II: typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position.
Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques and operating-room equipment.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lifting up to 20 lbs. overhead, carrying up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, pushing or pulling with 30 lbs. of force, and performing a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals and operate equipment essential to the job.
Functional sight and hearing; ability to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during the work shift.
Ability to withstand a stressful, fast-paced environment and continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred for the position overall, though it is not required.
Surgical Technologist II: completion of a suturing class approved by a supervisor.
Surgical Technologist II: proficiency in all types of surgical procedures with advanced procedural knowledge, or specialization in a surgical specialty area.
Surgical Technologist II: advanced knowledge and skill in aseptic surgical techniques and suturing.
Surgical Technologist II: demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician needs and changes requiring unplanned interventions and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
Use aseptic surgical techniques to prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for procedures, including gowning and gloving assistance, preparing and draping the surgical area, maintaining a sterile field, and passing instruments and supplies.
Anticipate surgeons’ needs, hold retractors, observe and report possible breaks in aseptic technique, and help maintain a sterile, dry, unobstructed field.
Perform surgical procedures while maintaining the procedural knowledge appropriate to the assigned level; function as a second assistant when necessary for Surgical Technologist I.
For Surgical Technologist II, maintain advanced knowledge of procedures or specialize in a surgical area, serve as a resource to others, and assist with complex surgical cases.
Ensure operating-room environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency.
Set up operating rooms for cases, move and operate equipment, and return equipment after procedures.
Notify appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain a specialty cart or item, check equipment condition and sterility, ensure availability, and send damaged items for repair.
For Surgical Technologist II, act as a resource and preceptor for Surgical Technologists I and/or participate in department or facility committees or work teams.
Position and transport patients using proper techniques, including lifting and pushing/pulling.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.