Surgical Technologist - No Call

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare system dedicated to transforming patient care. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a crucial role in supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Your expertise in sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation will directly impact patient outcomes. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive, with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work/life balance. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of patients, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients.
• Select instruments and prepare the operating room for procedures.
• Ensure compliance with sterile techniques and safety standards.

Skills

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Sterile Technique

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Training Program

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Medical Equipment

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. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with 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:

Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts alternating between 6 am starts and 9 am starts Monday through Friday

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
2. Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
3. Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
4. 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.
5. Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
6. Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
7. Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
8. Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
9. Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

• 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
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials
• Interaction with department members and various catering customers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No