Advocate Aurora Health - Hartford, WI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hartford, WI
10,001+ employees
Hospitals
About the position
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to support patient care in the Operating Room (OR) and Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab in Hartford, Wisconsin. This entry-level position involves working Monday through Friday with variable start times, and includes responsibilities for staffing elective surgical cases, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting in various surgical procedures. The role requires participation in on-call duties and offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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 basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
- Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room.
- Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
- 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.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling.
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 (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of various surgical specialties including GI, Orthopedics, Gynecology, General, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Spine, and Podiatry.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
