Surgical Technologist (ST) - Main OR

Advocate Health•Grafton, ND

2d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works on the Main OR team at Aurora Medical Center–Grafton, supporting general, vascular, urology, gynecology, cardiovascular, plastics, and ENT procedures. The role prepares and maintains sterile materials, supplies, equipment, and operating-room environments; supports surgeons during procedures; and helps ensure safe, efficient patient care. No prior experience is required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, normally scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a call rotation. Ten-hour shifts may be considered after successful completion of orientation. The role requires completion of an accredited or approved Surgical Technology program. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required. Surgical Technologists may progress from ST I to ST II and then Surgical Assistant; advancement may require certifications and further education. Professional development with financial incentives is offered for Surgical Techs/Assists. Sign-on bonuses may be available. The work takes place in a fast-paced, stressful operating-room environment and involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. The role includes exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards and requires use of protective masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used to prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures.
Knowledge of operating-room equipment.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to withstand a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment essential to the job.
Functional sight and hearing.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
Ability to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns and work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
Use aseptic surgical techniques to prepare materials, supplies, and equipment, including assisting with gowning and gloving, preparing and draping the surgical area, establishing a sterile field, and providing instruments, sutures, and related materials.
Anticipate surgeons’ needs, pass instruments and supplies, hold retractors, observe and report possible breaks in aseptic technique, and help maintain a sterile, dry, unobstructed field.
Perform a variety of procedures and maintain basic knowledge of those procedures.
Disinfect and maintain the safety and efficiency of the operating room; set up rooms, move and operate equipment, and return equipment after procedures.
Function as a Second Assistant when necessary.
Notify appropriate staff about equipment and supply problems.
Transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain a specialty cart or item, checking completeness, equipment function, sterility, availability, and arranging repair of damaged items.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses may be available.
Professional development for Surgical Techs/Assists with financial incentives.
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.
Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other eligible circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.