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Surgical Technologist (ST) - OB

Advocate Health · Oshkosh, WI

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you noticed a break in sterile technique during a case. What did you do?

willingness to speak up and stop a case even when it creates friction with the surgical team

Tell me about a time you functioned as second assistant during a procedure. What did the surgeon need from you, and how did you know?

comfort anticipating a surgeon's needs beyond the basic scrub role

Describe a shift where things were moving fast, back to back, with little downtime. How did you keep your focus and avoid mistakes?

honest self-awareness about performing in the sustained high-stress pace this unit description calls out

Tell me about a moment when a patient or family member was anxious or scared before a delivery or surgery. How did you interact with them?

bedside manner and customer service skills in an emotionally charged OB setting

Describe how you handle the physical demands of this job, like a sliding patient transfer or lifting supplies from floor to waist repeatedly during a shift.

realistic self-assessment of physical capability and safe body mechanics awareness

Technical

Walk me through how you set up your instrument table and back table before a scheduled C-section. What's your process from start to finish?

whether the candidate has real, methodical sterile-setup habits rather than a vague sense of the routine

What instruments and supplies do you consider essential on an OB/GYN specialty cart, and how do you keep that cart ready to go at any hour?

hands-on familiarity with OB-specific instrumentation and personal discipline around inventory upkeep

How do you approach a delivery or GYN case involving a newborn versus one involving an older adult patient? What changes in how you prepare and position them?

real understanding of age-specific care, since the job explicitly requires it across the lifespan from newborns to older patients

What's your experience moving and positioning equipment like fracture tables, microscopes, or OR cameras, and how do you make sure it's set up correctly for the specific procedure?

physical competence and technical range with varied OR equipment, not just standard trays

Situational

An OB case suddenly turns into a stat crash C-section. The patient was not prepped for surgery. What are you doing in the first two minutes?

ability to move fast and correctly under real time pressure without skipping safety steps

If you discovered mid-case that a piece of equipment, like a fetal monitor or an OR light, wasn't working right, what would you do without stopping the whole procedure?

problem-solving under pressure and knowing the right people to notify without panicking the room

This role includes holiday and weekend rotation with 12-hour days between 0700 and 1930. How do you think about balancing that kind of schedule long term?

realistic honesty about schedule commitment rather than a polite but noncommittal answer

Two surgeons run their OB cases very differently. How do you adjust your setup and pace to match each one's style?

flexibility and interpersonal read of different working styles, important in a team-based OR

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35001 AMC Oshkosh - Womens Health and OB Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • 0.6 to 0.9 FTE available. Could also consider weekend program. • Day shift, 0700-1930 • Holiday rotation. Variable weekend rotation 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, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure. • Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary. • Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems. • Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies. • Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair. • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures. • Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. • Basic computer proficiency. • Certification Addendum • Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment. • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. • Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids. • Must have functional sight and hearing. • Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns. • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift. • Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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.

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