Surgical Technologist II Surgery Center Per Diem

Per Diem coverage and high volume case days. ASC hours are Monday - Friday with typical start times between 060-0800. With no weekends/holidays/call.

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Sets up (according to each physicians specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; especially as it relates to the area of specialization. Maintains a specialty cart or item ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment sterility and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
• Provides for a clean safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This includes the application of knowledge and experience with aseptic surgical technique in the preparation of materials supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure (i.e. assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field instruments suture and related materials; anticipation of the surgeons needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile dry unobstructed field).
• 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. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e. tables cameras microscopes fracture table and instrument pans) and returning equipment post procedure.
• Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and/or transports equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary. Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments where applicable.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
• Familiarity with and adept with all types of procedures within their specialty.
• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
• Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
• Participates in relevant educational programs and department meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend and reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical electrical chemical radiation blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear masks gloves goggles and gowns.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program