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

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Janesville (WI); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Zusammenfassung

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and maintain a sterile operating room environment. The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety, and the ability to adapt to varying surgeon preferences.

Schedule includes variable shifts and on-call coverage. The candidate will scrub, gown, and glove, prepare sterile tables, and support the surgical team throughout procedures while ensuring meticulous counts and patient care standards

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment 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, and medications/solutions.
• Assists with patient positioning and draping according to procedure and physician preference.
• Maintains sterile technique and passes instruments to the surgeon during procedures.

Kenntnisse

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

High school diploma or GED preferred

LPN grandfathered in lieu of Surgical Technology program

Jobbeschreibung

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