Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a Scrub Tech to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and establish a sterile field during procedures. The role involves maintaining sterility, assisting the circulating nurse, and counting sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively.

Other duties include gowning gloves for surgeons, updating physician preference cards, handling specimens for pathology, and transporting equipment for cleaning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• Certified Surgical Tech preferred.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps sterile field intact for all procedures and maintains sterility of supplies and instruments during setup.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team to maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Performs counts (sponge, needle, instrument) with the circulating nurse before/during operations.
• Gowns and gloving for surgeons and assistants as needed.
• Maintains physician preference cards accuracy and updates as required.
• Retains specimens and confirms source/name with surgeon for pathology.
• Transports surgical equipment to cleaning areas; assists in cleaning/reprocessing instrument sets.

Skills

Operating room experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Scrub Technician Certification Program

Certified Surgical Tech (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Benefits

• Off on weekends and holidays!
• No call required!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists 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.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• 1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Surgical Tech preferred.
• BLS Certification.