Surgical Technologist, Cardiac - Days

Mercy Health Corporation

Janesville (WI)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career advancement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial education

Recognition events

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist to assist surgeons by preparing and maintaining a sterile operating room. You will ensure instruments are functional, support patient safety, and participate in performance improvements.

Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. 40-hours per week, standard days in a surgical services setting. Compensation ranges reflect local hospital pay practices.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or program currently participating in accreditation.
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist.

Responsibilities

Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures and maintains sterile field.
Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for procedures.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications.
Assists with patient positioning and draping before procedures.
Performs counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants; maintains sterile field.
Passes instruments to surgeon during procedures and prepares dressings.
Assists with room cleaning and prep for next patient.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

Surgical technology

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

OVERVIEW

Assists surgeons during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining a safe, sterile operating room environment. Ensures surgical equipment and instruments are functioning properly and supports patient safety throughout procedures. Applies knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical technology to assist physicians during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE

40-hours per week

SHIFT

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure
Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.
Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and
before incision is closed.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next
patient.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation
process
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in
accreditation process,.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

SUPERVISES

May directly supervise, mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out.

PAY RANGE

$23.65 - $35.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: