Certified Surgical Tech Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Surgical Technologist (ST) 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 ST 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 ST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates customer satisfaction skills within the department and hospital
Serves as patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met
Resolves patients and customers concerns immediately
Utilizes appropriate referrals and chain of command to resolve ongoing patient customer’s complaints
Maintains positive relationships with all customers
Review Patient Satisfaction data and participates in development of the team’s action plan for improvement
Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned
Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field
Responsible for maintenance of professional growth
In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment
Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Establishment and achievement of self-development objectives and continued advancement of the practice team
Maintains and supports Accrediting Organization requirements in regards to competencies
Demonstrates appropriate technical skills for clinical competency
As competence is demonstrated, may be asked to train new Associates
Participates in hospital committees and projects
Participates in development of other team member’s technical and interpersonal skills
Serves as a mentor to other staff related to clinical issues
Participates in the education of others in the Operating Room by serving in the role of preceptor
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels
Maintains certification, Maintains 10 CEU's annually
Participates in an environment within the practice team that supports management philosophy, IMMC strategic plans and Advocate Healthcare strategies
Contributes to the surgical services, department and hospital innovation efforts to maximize excellence and build respect for services
Participates in the implementation of strategies to increase productivity
Contributes to cost containment and business growth initiatives of the unit/department.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Completion of CST program or equivalent experience
Good communication skills
Ability to independently perform scrub duties
Certification as a Surgical Technician
Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 or 50 pounds frequently and/or lifting 10 to 20 pounds constantly.)
Ability to cooperate and work well with others
Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Ability to work designated shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to assume on-call responsibility
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program.

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