Surgical Technologist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Location: Main
Operating Room at St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonPay:
- Hourly (Shift differential and call pay eligible)
- Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates!Schedule:
- Full-time-Time: 32 hours/week (0.8 FTE)
- On-call rotation with 30 minute call response timeJob
Summary:Responsible for the provision of patient care activities
and related non-professional services necessary for the care of
patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the
direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed
items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments,
etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures.
Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Practices and implements the technical components of patient
care under the supervision of a RN.
- Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to
implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences,
nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is
prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.
- Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an
individualized plan of care. - Re-evaluates and modifies resource
needs as needed.
- Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered
Nurse regarding patients in their care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all
aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. - Maintains knowledge
and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and
instruments. - Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling
supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and
label all laboratory specimens.
- Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according
to unit specific standards.
- Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict
resolution, and team building. - Serves as a resource to other team
members.
- Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. - Demonstrates
appropriate prioritization. - Maintains an organized work
environment.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- High school graduate or equivalentEXPERIENCE
- Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved
surgical technician programPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial
relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication,
distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving patients.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
- Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
- Frequent use of speech to share information through oral
communication.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing over 50 lbs.
- Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
- Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
- Rare kneeling.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS - -State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Wisconsin -
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American
Heart Association (AHA)Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of
America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4403000007 Surgical
SuiteScheduled Weekly Hours:32SSM Health is an equal opportunity
employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by
offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our
voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly
team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees
may apply) -before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide
upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team
members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Madison , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Madison, Wisconsin
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