Certified Surgical Technologist - $26-39 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Certified Surgical
Technologist for a job in Libertyville, Illinois.Job Description &
Requirements
Sign On BonusCertified Surgical Techs (full Time status) are
eligible for a--$10,000--sign on bonus. Certified Surgical Techs
with 2 years plus experience are eligible for a $14,000 sign on
bonus.-- Payment is Split at 6 months and one year. This bonus is
eligible to newly hired external applicants (current AAH Team
Members are not eligible at this time)Take a peek at the Surgical
Services Team at Advocate: Hours:-- Full Time Day Shift Monday
through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; including rotating
call.**Experienced Surgical Techs - no new grads at this
time.Position Requirements:Prefer experience Surgical TechGraduate
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 #R122063. 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, Des Plaines , Certified Surgical Technologist - $26-39 per hour, Healthcare , Libertyville, Illinois
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