Job Description
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Hickory Hills, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Surgical Technologist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : flexible
- Employment Type : Staff
Sign On Bonus - This position is eligible for a $6000 sign on bonus payable after hire.
Accountabilities :
Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical teamPreparation and maintenance of the sterile fieldParticipates in maintaining the readiness of the Operating RoomMaintains professional work environmentDemonstrates accountability for own self developmentPosition Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program ARC~STSA(CAAHEP~ Commision on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs)This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated i.e. understand child growth and development normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferredAbility to work well with internal and external customersFine motor skillsAbility to wear a surgical mask and glovesAuditory skills which allow incumbent to hear individuals whose speech may be muffledCPR certifiedCertified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) within 90 days of hire Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situationsMay be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases heavy lifting in accordance with DOL definitionAbility to work rotating shifts and day of the week including holidays and take call as neededAbility to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others.If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06 / 01 / 2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting / movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basisAdvocate Aurora Health Job ID #R139256. Posted job title : Operating Room Tech (Certified)
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits
Holiday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programSign-On bonus
