Surgical Tech III - ASC - OPT

Froedtert Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Academic partnership

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan 403b

Health/dental/vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Moving assistance

Gym discounts

Job summary

The Froedtert Health Ambulatory Surgery Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support orthopedic and spine procedures. You will handle instruments, maintain a sterile field, and anticipate the surgeon's needs in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a variable schedule with a 0.1 FTE allocation. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required along with a Surgical Technologist program completion or equivalent, and Basic Life Support is expected within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist program or equivalent.
• Military Operating Room Specialist course or Froedtert Health apprentice II program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures.
• Understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure quality patient care.
• Support department cost containment, efficiency and quality performance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist program completion

Military Operating Room Specialist course / Froedtert apprentice II program

Job description

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.


• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.


• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.


• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

Unit

Join our newly renovated Ambulatory Surgery Center, including five operating rooms and a sterile processing department. Specialize in cutting-edge orthopedic (including pain management) and spine procedures while advancing your surgical technology career.

Schedule: Variable

FTE: .1

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist handles 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. He/she will perform other related duties as needed to maintain department cost containment, efficiency, as well as quality performance.

Experience Description

A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a Surgical Technologist is required. Is competent in role as a Surgical Technologist and displays advanced knowledge and ability to independently perform roles and tasks related to the field of surgical technology. Anticipates surgeons' needs and is acknowledged by staff as advanced in field. Multifunctional in all aspects of surgical technology. Ability to first assist is highly preferred.

Education Description

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Post high school education, certification or diploma required. Completion of a Surgical Technologist program, completion of Military Operating Room Specialist course or the Froedtert Health sponsored apprentice II program required.

License Description

Certification as a Surgical Technologist. Surgical Technologist Level 3 staff, or above, with a date of hire or adjusted date of hire prior to 8/1/2020 are not required to be certified, as long as they meet the criteria in the job description. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off


• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities


• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin


• Referral bonuses


• Retirement plan - 403b


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics


• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.