OB TECHNOLOGIST II - BIRTHING CENTER

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

PTO accrual

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking an OB Technologist II to join our team in Wausau, WI. The role involves planning and organizing supplies for OB surgical procedures and assisting with patient care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates have surgical tech training and 3+ years in the OR, with current BLS certification maintained. Regular night shifts, with every third weekend and holiday required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified surgical technologist program or related field.
• Minimum of three years of operating room experience.
• One year of acute care surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with OB and surgical team to ensure safe and efficient surgical passage.

Skills

Surgical care standards

Acute care surgical experience

BLS certification

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist

Tools

BLS training/CPR certification

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking an OB Technologist II to join our team!

The OB Technologist II is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for planning and organizing supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Assists with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse. Collaborates with all OB and surgical team members to assure the safe and efficient passage of a patient through surgery. Responsible for his/her activities that can interact with, collaborate with, cause, or result in an effect or consequence to or with other practitioners in the OB and surgical environments.

HOURS: Full Time; 0.9 FTE or 72 hours every pay period. Night shift. EVERY THIRD WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from a certified surgical technologist program or related field, and/or three or more years of related experience in the operating room.
• Minimum of one-year acute care surgical experience.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist desired.
• Prior listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry or current registry beneficial.
• Possesses expert knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
• Possesses expert knowledge of sequence or surgical procedures and demonstrates excellent anticipatory and dexterity skills.
• Annual accrual of CEUs/continuing education requirements per Education Council recommendation for the given year.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin.

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

A nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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