Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

SSM Health's Ripon Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room across multiple specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, gynecology, and endoscopy. You will prepare equipment, maintain aseptic technique, and coordinate with the RN to ensure patient safety.

On-call rotation and shifts are outlined, with emphasis on teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced OR environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surg Tech program or equivalent nursing education/licensing
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin (as required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) certification

Responsibilities

• Practices and implements technical components of patient care under RN supervision.
• Collaborates with RN and other healthcare professionals to implement an integrated plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supplies, and resources based on an individualized care plan.
• Communicates accurate information to the RN regarding patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform diverse surgical procedures and aseptic handling of instruments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

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

Job Highlights

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

WI-Ripon Medical Center

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.

Our Surgical Technologists support a variety of specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, gynecology, and endoscopy. Join a collaborate team known for its positive attitude, strong communication, flexibility, and willingness to support one another in delivering exceptional patient care.

Department

Surgical Services

Location

Ripon Medical Center - 845 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971

Schedule

Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 6:30am-3pm

On-call

1 in 3 rotation for holidays, weekdays, and weekends. Every Wednesday night from 3pm-7am. 1st weekend of every month (Friday 3pm to Monday 7am) and every 4th weekend is split between 3 Surg Tech's.

Holidays

On-call for 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday

Sign-On Bonus

Eligibility

Completion of a Surg Tech program

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 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

4403000182 SURGERY

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.