Surgical Technologist (ST)

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) Surgical Technologist position at Aurora Medical Center Washington County. Works Monday-Friday with variable start times between 0530 and 0830, staffing elective surgical cases until 1700. Call requirements of one weeknight per week and one weekend every 6 weeks. The facility has 5 ORs and 2 GI Procedure Rooms, with surgical specialties including GI, Orthopedics, Gynecology, General, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Spine, and Podiatry.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care; Utilize aseptic surgical techniques in preparing materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, including gowning and gloving assistance, preparing and draping the surgical area, providing a sterile field, passing instruments, and holding retractors; Perform all types of procedures and maintain basic knowledge of a variety of procedures; Ensure environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room, including room setup, moving and operating equipment, and returning equipment post procedure; Function as a Second Assistant as necessary; Notify appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems; Transport patients and/or equipment and supplies; Maintain a specialty cart or item, ensuring completeness, availability, working condition and sterility; Perform patient positioning and transporting duties; Provide age-appropriate patient care in accordance with department policies and procedures; Staff elective surgical cases until 1700, Monday-Friday

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 months unless waived by department leader; 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; Ability to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment; Ability 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; Functional sight and hearing; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift

Nice to have

Experience preferred (new grads will be considered); Experience with surgical outpatient procedures

Benefits

Benefits eligible; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Sign-on bonuses up to $12,000 (full-time, 3+ years of experience) and up to $8,000 (full-time, 0-3 years of experience); Top Referral program; ExCEL Professional Development program with financial incentives for Surgical Techs/Assists; Career progression from ST I to ST II to Surgical Assist; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay