Surgical Technologist, Operating Room - Days

Mercy Health System Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the team in preparing sterile instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures. The role includes assisting the surgeon, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety.

Schedule is 40 hours per week, Days shift. Certification and licensure requirements apply, with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail in a high-stakes operating room.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or currently in accreditation process.
• LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus.

Responsibilities

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications.
• Assists with patient placement and positioning.
• Maintains sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Performs counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator prior to incision.
• Assists in prepping room for next patient and cleaning the operating room after procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient safety

Surgical scrubbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

LPN grandfathered (Rockford campus)

Job description

OVERVIEW

This role supports the surgical team by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies before, during, and after procedures while maintaining a safe, sterile environment. The surgical technologist assists the surgeon during operations, anticipates surgical needs, and helps position patients, manage instruments, and prepare the operating room for each procedure. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care are essential.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Days

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 medication, solutions needed for each procedure

Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table.

Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.

Perform 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus. Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in accreditation process.

PAY RANGE

$22.73 - $34.10

BENEFITS

• 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

EMPLOYMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

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.