Operating Room Surgical Technician — Precision Scrub Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during complex operative procedures.

You will help plan and execute steps under supervision while maintaining strict aseptic technique and sterile field. Responsibilities include setting up sterile equipment, passing instruments, and supporting a broad range of surgeries.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes knowledge of medical instruments, anatomy, physiology and aseptic technique.
• Maintains sterile field and proper handling/rotation of sterile supplies.
• Follows universal precautions and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the surgeon and team during surgical procedures.
• Set up sterile field with required items for each procedure.
• Passes instruments to surgeons without compromising sterile technique.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the surgical team to ensure supplies are available.
• Maintains concentration during extended procedures and anticipates surgeon needs.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Infection control

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate education related to the work

Tools

Sterilizer equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during complex operative procedures.

You will help plan and execute steps under supervision while maintaining strict aseptic technique and sterile field. Responsibilities include setting up sterile equipment, passing instruments, and supporting a broad range of surgeries.