Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: February 9, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Certified Surgical
Technologist for a job in Libertyville, Illinois.Job Description &
Requirements
Take a peek at the Surgical Services Team at Advocate: Hours:--
Full Time Day Shift; 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday plus
rotating call.**Experienced Surgical Tech - no new grads at this
time.Position Requirements:Graduate of surgical technologist
programOR2 years of surgical scrub experienceCPR
certified.Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be
obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam
within 3 months of employment.Must be willing to work with
exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous
materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseasesOn-call
availability (nights, weekends, holidays)Rotating shiftsThis
position needs to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age
groups of patients treated.Ability to move heavy patients and
equipment and to stand for long periods of timeFlexibility to deal
with stressful, changing environmentsAbility to respond quickly to
emergenciesAbility to communicate, cooperate and work well with
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 basis.Purpose: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.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.Accountabilities:Responsible for compliance
with hospital policies and procedures.Responsible for maintenance
of professional growth.Performs duties in the scrub role as
assigned.Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and
supplies/instruments delivered to the field.In collaboration with
health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work
environment.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R122064. Posted job
title: Surgical Tech - CertifiedAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate 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
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Chicago , Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour, Healthcare , Libertyville, Illinois
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