Department:

37703 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

2nd shift based on availability, 5–8-hour shifts or 4–10-hour shifts (11am-7pm or 9am-7pm), some weekends required.

Call requirements: 24 hours in a 4-week period.

Pay Range

$28.05 - $42.10

Sign On Bonus! Surgical Techs (.9 and above) are eligible for a $2500 Sign on Bonus (50% paid out at 90 days and 50% paid out at 1 year of employment)! This bonus is eligible to newly hired external applicants only with at least 1 year of CST experience!

Advocate Health Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, ILLevel 1 Trauma CenterCertified Surgical TechnologistCST Licensure required1st or 2nd shift based on availability5–8-hour shifts or 4–10-hour shiftsSome weekends30 Minute Call required: 24 hours in a 4-week period.Competitive Benefit PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective.  The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.    The CST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure.  The CST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

Major Responsibilities:

Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.    6)Assists in emergency situations as assigned.    7)Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.    8)Maintains educational records and timecard.    9)Maintains competencies.    1)Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner.    2)Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.    3)Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.    4)Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.    5)Maintains on-call availability.Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.    1)Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.    3)Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.    4)Assists with clean-up and turnover upon completion of case.    5)Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.    2)Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.    3)Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.    1)Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate.    2)Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.    4)Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.    1)Maintains patient confidentiality.    2)Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients.Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.    1)Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.    2)Independently completes assignments/projects.    3)Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.

Licensure:

Surgical Technologist

Education/Experience Required:

-1-2 years OR scrub experience (preferred) -High school graduate or GED. -Completion of ST program in an accredited school approved by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

-Good communication skills. -Ability to independently perform scrub duties.-CPR certification -CST Certification approved by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease and radiation. This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to cooperate and work well with others. Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others. Ability to work in a stressful, changing environment. Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ability to assume on-call responsibility.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 basis.

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 Commitment to You:

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 trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.