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Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Surgical Technologist - ST, Ob

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 10
Part-timeOshkosh, WI, USA$26.55 - $39.85In-person

About the Job

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 must be obtained within 6 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in preparing materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures.
  • Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. overhead, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Must be able to use foot pedals; operate equipment essential to the job; and sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a shift.
  • Must have functional sight and hearing and wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns; the role involves continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.
  • Team members must maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications such as DNV or CARF.

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 assisting with gowning and gloving; preparing and draping the surgical area; providing a sterile field, instruments, sutures, and related materials; anticipating surgeons’ needs; passing instruments or supplies; holding retractors; observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field.
  • Perform all types of procedures and maintain basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
  • Ensure operating-room environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency by setting up each case, moving equipment such as tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture tables, and instrument pans, operating equipment used during procedures, and returning equipment after procedures.
  • Function as a Second Assistant as necessary.
  • Notify appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
  • Transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
  • Maintain a specialty cart or item, ensuring completeness and availability; check equipment working condition and sterility, and send damaged items for repair.
  • Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper technique.

About the Company

Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2022

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