Surgical Technologist II - 0.8 FTE

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join its surgical team. You will prepare patients and operating rooms for procedures, manage the sterile field, and pass instruments to the surgeon, while anticipating needs during surgery.

A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available for eligible candidates. Requirements include completion of a surgical technologist program, 2 years of experience with at least 1 year in pediatrics, current BLS, and CST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist program is required.
• Minimum 2 years as a surgical technologist, with at least 1 year in pediatrics.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required; CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe patient care as part of the surgical team, prepares for procedures, and manages the sterile field.
• Assists the surgeon by passing instruments and anticipating needs during procedures.
• Understands supply, instrumentation and equipment needs from neonatal to adult patients.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in the first scrub role for most procedures.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel in the surgical technologist role.

Skills

Surgical team support

Sterile technique

Pediatrics experience

Instrument passing

Education

Surgical Technologist program completion

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day

Eligible for a sign on bonus up to $10,000!

As a highly trained professional, you will help prepare patients and operating rooms for surgery, and serve as an extra set of hands during surgical procedures.

• Function as a member of the surgical team who promotes safe patient care, prepares for surgical procedures and manages the sterile field, assists the surgeon by passing instruments/equipment and anticipating needs during surgical procedures.
• Understands and satisfies the supply, instrumentation and equipment needs from neonatal to adult patients.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role for most surgical procedures.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel in the surgical technologist role.

Position requirements

• Must have completion of a surgical technologist program.
• Experience required; 2 years of surgical technologist experience with a minimum of 1 year in pediatrics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.

Hours: 7am-5pm or 9am-7pm depending on department needs.

This position also requires weekday, weekend and holiday call requirements (must report to the hospital within 30 mins).

Orientation will be Monday through Friday from 6:50am until 3:20pm with off shift rotation. Orientation lasts approximately 6 months.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

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