Surgical First Assist Technologist Certified

SSM Health•Janesville, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures. This role involves using surgical instruments, providing exposure of the operative site, suturing various tissues, and handling tissue appropriately to minimize injury. The technologist anticipates patient and surgeon needs, prepares and re-evaluates equipment and supply needs, and demonstrates knowledge of diverse surgical procedures. Critical judgment is used to develop plans of care, and the role may involve performing in various surgical specialties. Competence in delegation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team building is expected, along with evaluating team member care and providing feedback. The technologist maintains accountability for the standard of care, acts as a resource, and meets the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age-appropriate needs of patients. Efficient time management, organization, and positive interpersonal relationships are essential. The role requires working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Clinical Certification
Two years' experience
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.
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Responsibilities

Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.
Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care.
Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures.
Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Performs in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.
Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback.
Maintains accountability for standard of care provided.
Acts as a resource to other team members.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently.
Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
Maintains an organized work environment.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus
Competitive, affordable health insurance
Getting paid every day!
Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
Adoption assistance
Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
Long & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply)
Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.