Surgical Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePleasant Prairie • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aseptic surgical techniques and the operation of various operating-room equipment while providing optimal patient care in a fast-paced environment. Maintains compliance with hospital policies and certifications, ensuring a sterile and efficient surgical setting.

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Aseptic Surgical TechniquesBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationOperating-Room Equipment KnowledgePatient Care SkillsCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Aseptic Surgical TechniquesOperating-Room Equipment OperationPatient PositioningSurgical Procedure AssistanceInstrument ProvisionSterile-Field MaintenanceDisinfection ProceduresMaterial PreparationWeight Lifting (up to 50 lbs)Sliding Transfer Techniques

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Under StressTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Surgical TechnologyPatient CareOperating RoomSterile FieldHealthcare Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care
Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures using aseptic surgical techniques
Assist with gowning and gloving, surgical-area preparation and draping, sterile-field maintenance, instrument and suture provision, and passing instruments or supplies
Anticipate surgeons' needs and assist in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field
Perform all types of procedures and maintain basic knowledge of various procedures
Disinfect, set up, operate, and restore operating-room equipment
Function as a Second Assistant as necessary
Notify appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems
Transport patients, equipment, and supplies
Maintain a specialty cart or item, including checking completeness, working condition, and sterility
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties
Provide age-appropriate patient care according to department policies and procedures
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless determined unnecessary by the department leader
No experience required
Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in preparing materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures
Knowledge of various operating-room equipment
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to withstand a stressful and fast-paced environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Functional sight and hearing
Ability to operate all equipment essential to the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program