Surgical Technologist - Casual Hours

ThedaCare; Oregon; On-site; USD 5,200 - 6,800; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Surgical Technologist for an ambulatory surgery center in Oshkosh, WI. You will assist in preparing the operating room, scrubbing in, passing instruments, and supporting surgeons across multispecialty cases.

The ideal candidate has a surgical technologist training program, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification; ACLS is required in the Cath Lab. Schedule includes 4 hours weekly with 0.1 FTE, on-site only.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required; ACLS required in Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Prepares room and ensures sterile setup for procedures.
• Scrubs, assists with draping, passes instruments, and maintains sterile technique.
• Assists with patient transfers and maintains patient safety throughout operations.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Team coordination

Patient safety focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical technologist training program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile/aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Job Description: **2 years of Surgery experience is highly preferred**

Schedule: (1) 8-hour shift bi-weekly OR (1) 4-hour shift each week No Call No Weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Surgical Tech in a new ambulatory surgery center in Oshkosh. This is a four-operating-room and two procedural room facility that is a partnership between ThedaCare and the surgeons in the region. This center will have a diverse mix of case types that include general surgery, endoscopy, gynecology, ENT, podiatry, spine, and pain cases. The center will look to add additional service lines over time. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in a multispecialty surgical setting. Working knowledge of community surgeons is beneficial, but not a limitation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
• Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
• Scrubs for surgical procedures by helping with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
• Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
• Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
• Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
• Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting.
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock.
• Occasional high noise level.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials.
• Interaction with department members and various catering customers.
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Other Details:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
• Scheduled FTE: 0.1
• Location: Oregon ASC - Oshkosh,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.