Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Benefits

OakLeaf Surgical; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Health Savings Account with employer0

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

PTO

401(k) with 4% company match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will facilitate sterile technique, prepare equipment, and assist the surgeon under supervision, ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, assisting with instruments, and upholding HIPAA and infection control standards. This role involves 36 hours per week in a 0.9 FTE arrangement and may require flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Surgical Technologist certification is preferred.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Must possess a cell phone compatible with the organization’s secure messaging system.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients’ rights and tailor care to individual needs.
• Maintain professional demeanor and patient confidentiality.
• Check supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Open sterile supplies and set up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions.
• Initiate pre-procedural Time Out to prevent wrong-site/wrong-procedure/wrong-patient errors.
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed.
• Anticipate additional supplies needed during procedures.
• Gown and glove surgeon and assistants; pass instruments to surgeon.
• Assist with instrument handling, suction, and dressing preparation.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in room prep for subsequent patients.

Skills

Medical Terminology

EMR Systems

HIPAA Regulations

English Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork & Independence

Education

Surgical Technologist Program Degree

Job description

OakLeaf Surgical is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will facilitate sterile technique, prepare equipment, and assist the surgeon under supervision, ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, assisting with instruments, and upholding HIPAA and infection control standards. This role involves 36 hours per week in a 0.9 FTE arrangement and may require flexible scheduling.