Surgical Technologist, General/Trauma, Operating Room- Variable Shifts

Mercy Health System; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons in the operating room across varied shifts. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, and maintaining patient safety throughout procedures in a dynamic hospital setting.

You will scrub, gown, glove, and set up sterile fields, while supporting pre- and post-operative activities and mentoring new staff. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• LPN grandfathered option at Rockford campus in lieu of Surgical Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and handle instruments during procedures.
• Prepare sterile table and assist surgeon, scrubbing as needed.
• Assist with patient placement, positioning, and draping.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments prior to incision.
• Assist in room setup, cleaning, and preparing for the next case.
• Mentor new employees and students; support education and certification goals.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrument handling

Patient safety

Training/mentoring

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

High school diploma or GED

LPN grandfathered (Rockford campus)

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: 32 hours per week SHIFT: Variable Shifts.

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 medications/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.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately.
• Able to adapt to the needs of each physician’s needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference/case cards accordingly.
• Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee.
• Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification.
• Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same.
• Complete projects as assigned by Team Lead.
• Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required
• LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus in lieu of Surgical Technology program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days IL LPN Licensure grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus in lieu of Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

More 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

$22.73 - $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: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.