Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

North Shore Surgical Suites is seeking a motivated Surgical Tech to join their team. This fast-paced, multi-specialty center is committed to quality care and a positive patient experience. The role emphasizes maintaining a sterile field, assisting the surgical team, and upholding safety standards.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Scrub Technician Certification, and 1–2 years OR experience. BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• 1–2 years operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Ensures sterility of supplies and instruments during setup.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Keeps physician preference cards accurate and updated.
• Transports surgical equipment to cleaning areas and aids in instrument reprocessing.
• Interacts professionally with patients, physicians, and staff while preserving privacy.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Scrub Technician Certification Program

Job description

North Shore Surgical Suitesis seeking a motivatedSurgical Tech to join their team.North Shore Surgical Suites isa fast-paced, multi-specialty Surgery Center committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

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

Job Summary:

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

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-operative 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.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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