Surgical Tech - Part Time & No Call

ThedaCare • Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital, WI

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile/aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This campus has 8 OR's and specialize in Ortho, Spine and Pain but also do hand/upper extremity and podiatry cases.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
• Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
• Scrubs for surgical procedures by helping with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
• Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
• Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
• Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
• Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement: health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support.
• Access & Affordability: minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED