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

Mercy Health Corporation

Janesville (WI)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 49,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons in a dynamic operating room, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and ensuring patient safety across variable shifts.

The role requires CST certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and a graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the surgical team and contribute to ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA
CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
IL LPN Licensure grandfathered in lieu of CST

Responsibilities

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure and maintains sterile field.
Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for procedures.
Sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies; prepares room for each procedure.
Assists with patient placement and positioning; draping of sterile field.
Performs counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants; maintains sterile field.
Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure; aids in dressing and dressings as needed.
Cleans operating room and prepares for next patient; participates in performance improvement.
Mentors new employees and student technicians; supports education for national certification.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

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

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

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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.

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