Surgical Technologist

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to compassionate care. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a crucial role in facilitating safe surgical procedures. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care. With a focus on professional growth and community service, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career development. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program required.
• 2 years of experience or an Associate's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons during procedures and maintain instrument organization.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care

Sterile Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Surgery/OR
• Schedule:Full-time 0.9 FTE evenings | Monday- Friday 1200-2030 | weeknight call approximately once per month | 3-4 Weekends on call per year | 1 Holiday on call per year.
• Hospital:Ascension St. Elizabeth
• Location:Appleton, WI

What You Will Do

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hands required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Assists surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.

What You Will 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'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Must be a graduate of Surgical Technologist Program.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.