Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist – Day Shift

Mercyhealth; Janesville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Cardiac) for day shifts. The role supports surgeons by maintaining a sterile operating room, prepares instruments, and assists throughout procedures.

Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and be a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program or currently in accreditation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program or currently participating in accreditation process.
• Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist.
• Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred; certification required if program not accredited.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure.
• Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table.
• Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants; creates and maintains sterile field; passes instruments to surgeon during procedure.
• May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize vessels as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares sterile dressings; applies dressings as directed.
• Assists in cleaning the operating room after each procedure; prep room for the next patient.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Patient positioning

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Cardiac) for day shifts. The role supports surgeons by maintaining a sterile operating room, prepares instruments, and assists throughout procedures.

Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and be a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program or currently in accreditation.