Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist to support the operative team across procedures. You will maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and ensure high quality patient care during operations.

Responsibilities include prepping rooms, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrument passing, counts, and assisting with dressings. Mentorship of a surgical tech student may be part of the role under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or currently participating in accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team before, during and after procedures to maintain sterile field and ensure quality patient care.
• Check instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for procedures.
• Scrub, gown, gloves, and set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, meds, and solutions.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping according to procedure and surgeon preference.
• Perform counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator before incision and before closure.
• Gown and glove surgeon and assistants; maintain sterile technique throughout procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assist with dressings and wound care as directed.
• Assist in cleaning the operating room and prepping for the next patient.
• Participate in department performance improvement activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties
• Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• 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. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.
• 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. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next
  patient.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation
process
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in
accreditation process,.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

SUPERVISES

May directly supervise, mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out.

PAY RANGE:

$22.73 - $35.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women