Surgical Tech

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care & stress management

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. The role focuses on circulating patient care from pre-op through post-procedure, ensuring a sterile field and supporting the surgeon to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, BLS within 30 days, and relevant experience preferred. On-call schedule with after-hours coverage is included.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month of hire date.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist circulating nurse from pre-op through post-procedure documentation.
• Maintain a precise sterile field by organizing instrumentation and supplies.
• Assist surgeon with wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing.
• Monitor team needs and patient changes, communicate promptly for safety.

Skills

circulating nurse assistance

sterile field maintenance

patient safety monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience

Associate's or technical degree

Surgical Technologist program graduate

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI

• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital

• Department: GI

• Schedule: On-call | Primarily call coverage for GI | call starts at 1430 and ends at 0630 M-F and is 24 hours a day on Saturday and Sunday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Advocate for and safeguard the total well-being of the patient by expertly managing their comprehensive care as the circulating nurse, spanning pre-op preparation through post-procedure stabilization and documentation.

• Execute and maintain a precise, sterile surgical field by selecting, organizing, and managing all instrumentation and supplies to ensure a seamless and efficient procedural flow.

• Collaborate with the operating surgeon to drive optimal surgical outcomes by directly assisting with critical tasks such as wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing.

• Monitor and anticipate team needs and patient physiological changes, proactively communicating and rapidly intervening to sustain optimal procedure progression and patient safety.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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:

• 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:

• Must be a graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program.

• Prior experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 24.76

Max Salary 34.52