Surgical Technician

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

First-class ambulatory solutions

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) is seeking a Surgical Technician PRN in Neenah, WI. This role requires a responsible individual to provide surgical scrub during procedures and ensure sterility of all supplies. Candidates must have at least 1 year of clinical experience in the Operating Room and maintain relevant certifications, including CPR.

USPI values an inclusive culture and actively supports diversity within its workforce. Effective communication and teamwork are essential as you assist the surgical team and interact with patients.

Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in an Operating Room required.
• Must maintain required certifications including CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical scrub on all types of surgical procedures.
• Ensure sterility of supplies and instruments.
• Assist circulating nurse in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Transport surgical equipment to cleaning areas.

Skills

Surgical scrub competence

Sterility management

Communication skills

Infection control awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in OR Technology

Current certification in CPR

Job description

Surgical Technician PRN

Job Summary

• Be responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competence.
• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assist circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre‑operatively and intra‑operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Assist in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retain all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transport all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assist in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follow all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attend in‑services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintain designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the hospital.
• On‑call is required.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Comply with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Support new hires and existing staff through precepting and/or orienting new hires and existing staff.
• Adhere to the Arizona Specialty Hospital Commitment Statement and Expected Behaviors Agreement.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first‑class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-year clinical experience in Operating Room.
• Certification in OR Technology.
• Current certification in CPR.