Surgical Tech General Surgery

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension in Racine, WI is seeking a Part-time Surgical Technician for General Surgery. You will prepare the operating room, pass instruments, and maintain sterile technique to support the surgeon and the team.

This role emphasizes patient safety, accurate instrument counts, proper positioning, and assisting with hemostasis and wound closure. Join Ascension's Catholic health system and contribute to high-quality care with dedicated colleagues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procedural readiness by preparing the operating suite with instruments, sterile fields and equipment for every case.
• Support the surgical team by anticipating and passing required instrumentation to the surgeon.
• Follow sterile technique, manage supplies, and monitor instrument counts to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, draping, and support wound closure and hemostasis.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

• Lead procedural readiness by meticulously preparing the operating suite, ensuring all instruments, sterile fields, and high-tech equipment are immediately available for every surgical case, directly contributing to procedural success.
• Support the surgical team directly by expertly anticipating and passing required instrumentation to the surgeon, ensuring a seamless, efficient procedural flow that minimizes time under anesthesia.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient protection by rigorously following sterile technique, meticulously managing supplies, and accurately monitoring instrument counts throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety and prevent complications.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety by assisting the team with critical tasks such as safe patient transport, precise positioning, and draping, and providing crucial support to the surgeon for hemostasis and wound closure.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI
• Facility: All Saints Hospital
• Department: General Surgery
• Schedule: Day Shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead procedural readiness by meticulously preparing the operating suite, ensuring all instruments, sterile fields, and high-tech equipment are immediately available for every surgical case, directly contributing to procedural success.
• Support the surgical team directly by expertly anticipating and passing required instrumentation to the surgeon, ensuring a seamless, efficient procedural flow that minimizes time under anesthesia.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient protection by rigorously following sterile technique, meticulously managing supplies, and accurately monitoring instrument counts throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety and prevent complications.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety by assisting the team with critical tasks such as safe patient transport, precise positioning, and draping, and providing crucial support to the surgeon for hemostasis and wound closure.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.

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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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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