Fond du Lac
It’s more than a career, it’s a callingWI-St. Agnes Hospital
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights:
UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME!
SSM Health is looking for passionate Surgical Technologists to join our greater Fond du Lac Hospital teams!
Full time, part time, and PRN positions are available! PRN candidates must have prior OR experience to qualify.
Fond du Lac
- CVOR, Full Time
- OB, Part Time
- Specialty OR, PRN
Ripon
- Main OR, Full Time
Waupun
- Main OR, PRN
Benefit information
- Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k, HAS/FSA, and generous PTO
- Daily Pay for qualifying positions
- Established employee recognition program
- Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP, well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens
- A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more
- 40% discount on eyeglasses through SSM Health Eye Care Optical Shops at select locations
- Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
- Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program
Job 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 equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program
PHYSICAL 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.
Licenses / Certifications: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 4403000038 SURGERY
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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