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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Certified Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical Tech, Scrub Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeMilledgeville, GA, USA$26.55 - $39.85

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Successful completion of a technical or military Surgical Technology program is required.
  • Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
  • One year of experience is preferred.
  • Must use near and distance vision and communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
  • Must assist coworkers with transfers and transport of supplies, patients, residents, or equipment using proper body mechanics.
  • Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and upper and lower extremities, with job-specific grip strength of 60–80 pounds.
  • Must be able to reach forward and overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and change positions rapidly.
  • Must be able to lift 25–60 pounds and carry 25–50 pounds, as specified by the job class evaluation.
  • Must tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres, and noxious odors, work in noisy environments, and complete assigned work independently.
  • Must remain calm under stress and assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
  • Must assist coworkers with multiple overlapping tasks, prioritize tasks, and organize the workspace efficiently.
  • If the job class falls under POPE C, must pass the cardiac recovery test.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical patient care according to CGHS and unit standards, including pre- and post-operative care, post-mortem care, unit-specific basic skills, care of patients in restraints, electrode placement for cardiac monitoring, care of patients with infectious diseases or in isolation, positioning and transfers, and care of patients with latex allergies.
  • Help identify patients at risk for falls and prevent falls.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including proper handling of body fluids and use of body mechanics.
  • Report pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, and promptly to appropriate personnel; communicate verbally and nonverbally with the health care team; follow appropriate lines of authority; and maintain confidentiality under hospital policy.
  • Demonstrate operating-room competency when interacting with patients and surgeons.
  • Manage time, solve problems, prioritize, organize work and the work environment, and respond promptly to physician, nurse, and anesthesia requests.
  • Maintain neat work areas, restock supplies, report broken, malfunctioning, or missing equipment, notify the designated person of supplies used for charging, and handle and store equipment properly.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and at least 75% of unit meetings, or initial the minutes for meetings not attended.
  • Stay aware of hospital, division, and unit procedure or policy changes affecting patient care, and explain how the role supports CGHS values, mission, and vision.
  • Demonstrate commitment to coworkers.
  • Demonstrate competency in two or more specialties and serve as a preceptor after completing preceptor training.
  • Prepare and maintain a sterile field; assemble instrumentation and equipment for procedures; perform CPR; and prepare, collect, and handle specimens.
  • Set up procedures and equipment, assist in emergencies, revise surgeon preference cards, position patients with the peri-operative team, anticipate surgeon needs, and prep patients.
  • Count sponges, tapes, needles, and instrumentation; build and assemble specialty instruments; and assist with instrument processing.
  • Know policies and procedures and assist with reviewing and revising policies as needed.
  • Use supplies and equipment efficiently by opening supplies only when needed, choosing cost-effective supplies, entering charges promptly, maintaining supplies and equipment, verifying expiration dates, sequestering and reporting faulty equipment, arranging replacement or repair, and reviewing and revising preference cards for appropriate supplies.
  • Help the nurse expedite room turnover by moving the patient, cleaning the room, completing timely counts, and assembling supplies for the next case.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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