Surgical Technologist II - Urology Specialty

Full-time, benefits-eligible Surgical Technologist II position in the Urology Center at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave. Monday-Friday 8-hour swing shift 10am-6:30pm, with flexibility for earlier start times based on departmental case volumes, and on-call weekends and holidays (6am-6:30pm). Urology procedures are mostly cystoscopy and ureteroscopy. Training will primarily be on swing shift with some training 7am-3:30pm; on-call requires arrival within 30 minutes.

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 advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures; Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases; Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room, including room setup, moving and operating equipment, and returning equipment post procedure; 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, including checking equipment working condition, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair; Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting, pushing/pulling, and proper technique; Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required; Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor; Proficient in all surgical specialties with expertise in a minimum of two; Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing; Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately; Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; Basic computer proficiency; 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, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional sight and hearing; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift; Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job

Benefits

$14,000 sign-on bonus eligible; Distance-based relocation available; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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