Surgical Tech

Ascension•Appleton, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Surgical Tech at St. Elizabeth Hospital in the GI department. The position is on-call, primarily covering GI call from 2:30 PM to 6:30 AM Monday through Friday, and is a 24-hour responsibility on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Must be a graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and safeguard the total well-being of the patient by expertly managing their comprehensive care as the circulating nurse, spanning pre-op preparation through post-procedure stabilization and documentation.
Execute and maintain a precise, sterile surgical field by selecting, organizing, and managing all instrumentation and supplies to ensure a seamless and efficient procedural flow.
Collaborate with the operating surgeon to drive optimal surgical outcomes by directly assisting with critical tasks such as wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing.
Monitor and anticipate team needs and patient physiological changes, proactively communicating and rapidly intervening to sustain optimal procedure progression and patient safety.