CVOR Surgical Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for dedicated surgical staff to join their team. This role involves facilitating safe surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms, and assisting surgeons with patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical assistance and be ready to contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment. With a commitment to community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Join a team that values your skills and empowers you to grow in your career while delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating suite with necessary instruments.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Instrument Handling

Hemostasis Provision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Sterile Instruments

Surgical Supplies

Job description

Details

+ Department: Surgery

+ Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

+ Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's

+ Location: Milwaukee, WI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

1. Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
2. Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
3. Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
4. Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor and track instruments counts throughout procedures.
5. Assist surgeons in provision of hemostasis during surgery.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

1. Surgical Tech experience is preferred.
2. CVOR experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.