Surgical Technologist

SSM Health at Home, WI; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient care activities in the Operating Room. The role involves preparing the Operating Room, assisting with surgical procedures, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program and hold relevant certifications. This position offers various benefits, including tuition coverage and flexible payment options.

Benefits

Tuition coverage up to $5,250 per year

Adoption assistance

Various competitive health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer matching

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification needed.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Sets up Operating Room with necessary items for patient care.
• Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

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Job Highlights

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

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Location: WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options: Full Time / Part Time / PRN (on call shifts required)

Benefits

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• 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 in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

Experience

• No experience required

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)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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