Surgical Tech (ST) - Cardiothoracic

Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $12,000

Sign-on bonus for 0-3 years

Top referral program

ExCEL Professional Development for S.T

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support perioperative teams in a fast-paced OR environment. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons to ensure patient safety and efficient case flow.

The ideal candidate has a completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and typically 2 years of experience, with BLS certification within 6 months if not already held.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required within 6 months unless exempted.

Responsibilities

• Provides a clean, safe, efficient area for optimal patient care and prepares materials, supplies, and equipment for procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Performs procedures and supports surgical teams; serves as a resource and may assist in complex cases.
• Ensures environment disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room, including setup and equipment handling.
• Notifies staff of equipment and supply problems and transports patients and supplies as needed.
• Maintains specialty carts or items, ensures sterility, and coordinates repairs of damaged items.
• Actively participates in department or facility committees and mentors Surgical Technologists I.

Skills

Suturing

Aseptic techniques

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Amazing skills, professionalism, and high engagement. Aurora continues to offer leading benefits, and a competitive wage program to help you live your best life, Sign on Bonuses up to of $12,000 for 3 years+ of experience/$8,000 0-3 years of experience, Top Referral program, ExCEL Professional Development for Surgical Techs/Assists with financial incentives.

• leading benefits
• and a competitive wage program to help you live your best life
• Sign on Bonuses up to of $12,000 for 3 years+ of experience
• $8,000 0-3 years of experience
• Top Referral program
• ExCEL Professional Development for Surgical Techs/Assists with financial incentives.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor.
• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician’s needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.