Surgical Technician (Full Time) - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Sauk Prairie Healthcare•Prairie du Sac, WI

About The Position

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Surgical Technician FTE: Full time (1.0 FTE) Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Holiday Rotation: Internal rotation Weekend Rotation: 12th Weekend On Call Requirements: 1 weekday every 3rd week POSITION SUMMARY Establishes and maintains a sterile field for surgical procedures meeting the high standards of SPMH. Prepares surgical suites and assists surgeons during surgical procedures.

Requirements

Specialized training beyond high school normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintains sterile field for surgical procedures.
Plan and gather equipment and supplies for all surgical procedures.
Open all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Set up procedures.
Ready all instruments, equipment and supplies for the case.
Assist with prepping and sterile draping of patients.
Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, clamping tissues and "bleeders," and operating cameras and surgical equipment.
Assist with closing of surgical wounds.
Responsible for all counts along with RN.
Universal precautions are strictly adhered to
Assist with reprocessing and sterilization of all instruments.
Assist with cleaning of equipment, surgical suites and storage rooms.
Treat all patients equally, with compassion, and without regard to social status, medical condition or race.
Adhere to the Surgery Department Code of Ethics as it pertains to other team members.
Protect patients' rights.
Order supplies as needed.