Surgical Technologist I - General Specialty

37703 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room

Full time

Yes

40

General specialty, 8-hour day shift with variable start times between 0530am and 7am, Monday- Friday, on call obligations

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).

• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.

• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes