Surgical Technologist SE
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist supports quality patient care, safety, and advocacy under the direct supervision of an RN. The role involves anticipating and managing case-specific needs; maintaining the care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies; communicating professionally with patients and the multidisciplinary team; pursuing professional growth; and helping control costs related to instruments and inventory. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts scheduled between Sunday and Saturday. Shifts may be 0615–1845 and/or 1815–0645, including nights, weekends, and holidays. There are no on-call requirements. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95. The position may involve exposure to infections, contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes, toxic chemicals, and radiation. Work may include emergency or crisis situations and take place amid frequent interruptions and stressful, crowded, noisy conditions. Required protective equipment includes eye/face protection, a gown, mask, gloves, and hair covering. Advocate Health describes a Total Rewards package that may include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; and educational assistance. Program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or an accredited school of Nursing.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Ability to function effectively under stressful and difficult situations.
- Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment.
- Knowledge of systems for patient safety.
- Technology and informatics skills.
- Practice innovation.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in a specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking and anticipation and management of case-specific needs, under direct RN supervision.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients, using verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
- Demonstrate cost-containment practices related to instruments and inventory.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
