Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison is seeking an operating room support role to assist with patient care under RN supervision. You will prepare equipment, gather supplies, and assist during procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique.

The position requires collaboration with healthcare teams, strong communication, and the ability to maintain organization in a busy surgical suite. Shifts include varied start times and call responsibilities.

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 education 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.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the RN regarding patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge to operate surgical equipment and instruments with aseptic technique.
• Follows lab policy to handle and label specimens correctly.
• Documents quality controls according to unit standards.
• Maintains an organized work environment and prioritizes tasks.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication with RN

Education

BLS HCP certification

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

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.

Department: Surgical Suite

Schedule: 40 hours per week / Variable Shifts - Shifts include: 6:15am-2:45pm, 10am-6:30pm, 6am-6:30pm. Call is at least one night a week. Weekend call varies but is currently every 7th weekend which is Saturday 6:30am until Monday 6:15am.

Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility

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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.

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

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4403000007 Surgical Suite

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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