Surgical Technologist Apprentice

Department:

37703 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

.5 triton surgical technologist apprenticeship/.5 work requirement

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities

• Performs preparatory, scrubbing, and support activities in the operating room under supervision across multiple surgical specialties.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient operating room environment to support patient care.
• Applies aseptic technique in preparing instruments, supplies, equipment, and maintaining the sterile field.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Assists with operating room setup, equipment use, post-procedure breakdown, and return of equipment.
• Functions as a Second Assistant, as appropriate.
• Identifies and reports equipment or supply issues.
• Maintains specialty carts and equipment, ensuring readiness and sterility.
• Performs patient positioning and transport using proper body mechanics.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED and current enrollment in a Surgical Technology program at an approved college, with continued satisfactory progress.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months.

Work Experience

• Not required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of the Surgical Technologist profession
• Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead
• Carry up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds of force
• Perform assisted patient transfers up to 150 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching during shifts
• Operate equipment and foot pedals as required
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and biological hazards
• Use of personal protective equipment required (masks, gloves, gowns, goggles)

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• College-level coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Algebra

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience

• Prior experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Intraoperative Technician, or similar role

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Not specified

Disclaimer

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned by leadership.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.