Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health's St. Agnes Hospital in Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Surgery Center team. This 24-hour weekly position on a day shift offers a collaborative environment with a focus on patient care and safe operating room practices.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, assisting with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, and effective communication with RNs. Requires high school diploma or nursing program completion and BLS HCP certification, with prior OR

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• Prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or nursing program with licensure equivalency

Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supplies and resources based on an individualized plan of care; re-evaluates needs as required.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the RN regarding patients.
• Operates surgical equipment, maintains aseptic technique, and ensures proper handling of supplies and instruments.
• Follows laboratory policies to handle and label specimens; documents quality controls.
• Demonstrates problem solving, teamwork, and prioritization in a fast-paced surgical setting.
• Maintains organized work environment and efficient time management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

As a Surgical Technologist, you'll join a close-knit team known for its longevity, strong teamwork, and commitment to supporting one another. Team members are passionate about patient care, and our exceptional patient satisfaction scores reflect the positive impact they make. Opportunities for growth and development make this a great place to build your career.

Department:

Surgery Center

Schedule:

32 hours per week / Day shift - staggered start times (6am-8am) - shift when you are done for the day (almost always within 8 hours or less). No evenings. No weekends. No holidays. No call.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments. Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.
• Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards.
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
• Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Rare kneeling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4414000038 SURGERY CENTER

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

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