Surgical Technologist
- Military veterans preferred
2024-06-15 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Hudson Wisconsin 54016 United States
Job Details
Job Location Valley Surgery Center - Hudson, WI
Position Type Full Time
Job Category Health Care
Description
Position Summary
This position assists the professional staff of the OR in the delivery of optimum quality care to the patients while in the operating room environment.
Surgical Technologist Essential Functions
Assists the circulating nurse and other team members in obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure
Assists the circulating nurse and other team members in preparing the surgical suite for the day's procedures
Assists with the opening of sterile supplies using appropriate aseptic technique for the assigned procedures
Scrubs for the procedure using aseptic techniques and in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills of the special needs for various age groups including infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric when selecting resources and scrubbing for the surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing patient care within their skill level for patients of all states of development
Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function
Completes correct site surgery procedure following surgery center policies and procedures
Checks that all needed instruments and supplies are available, the sets to be used are complete with no necessary items missing prior to the incision
Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process
Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical procedure
Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase
Performs surgical counts and labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the Operating Room for all types of surgical procedures
Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures
Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day's cases prior to the end of the shift
Assists with the cleaning of the Operating Room between cases and after the last care of the day
Performs activities in a timely manner so as not to cause delays, inconvenience, or confusion within the work group
Takes the initiative to maintain a current, basic level of proficiency for all types of surgical procedures performed in this operating room
Assists the circulating nurse during major surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level
Actively participates as a team member
Decontaminates, inspects, and prepares for terminal sterilization instruments used during surgical procedures
Meets goals set during previous evaluation within the time frame designated
Flexible with the staffing needs of Valley Surgery Center.
Other Essential Functions - Surgical Technologist
Must be willing and able to adjust schedule depending upon the needs of the company
Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time
Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Licensing - Surgical Technologist
High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
Satisfactory completion of a Surgical Technologist program (preferred) or Associate or higher degree in Surgical Technology required
CPR certification preferred upon hire
Successful completion of the National Exam for Operating Room Technicians preferred
Current member of the A.S.T. preferred
Experience - Surgical Technologist
At least 9-12 months' of OR experience in a multispecialty setting in the last 3-5 years required
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit
Company matched 401(k) plan
Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage
PTO Accrual begins on Date of Hire
Floating Holiday Day
Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees
Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family
Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members
Job Type: Full-time
Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer