Surgical Technologist-Acute (Surgical Services)

Marshfield Clinic • Beaver Dam, WI

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a skilled member of the allied healthcare team who provides clinical support and/or operating room assistance under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Technologist works with a wide variety of healthcare professionals to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after procedures or surgery. The Surgical Technologist provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and staff by working in accordance with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) standards of practice and by adhering to MCHS policies/procedures, universal precautions, and sterile technique. Call requirement: 2 call shifts per month.

Requirements

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHS) required within three months of hire.
• Must meet criteria for hospital and ambulatory surgery staff privileges (where applicable).
• May require additional specialty or department-specific certifications (where applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Two years' of healthcare experience.
• One year experience as Surgical Technologist.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHS) at time of hire.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides excellent customer service while assisting with all aspects of patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures, as allowed by MCHS practice standards.
• Performs duties specific to departmental needs, which includes, but is not limited to: Prepares patients for visits, utilizes sterile technique and infection control practices to prepare the surgical field/instruments and to perform skin preparations and draping, provides patients and families with pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, as directed by provider, assists providers with specialty-specific invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Documents appropriate information in electronic medical record, completes paperwork, and/or performs business support functions in accordance with MCHS policies and department guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison and relays information between providers, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains inventory; orders necessary supplies as assigned.
• Maintains working knowledge of surgical equipment.
• Maintains clinical/surgical knowledge and continues professional growth to enhance skills through required computer-based trainings and/or clinical education programs.
• Measures, fits, and/or assists with the application and dispensing of soft goods and other specialized devices, as pertinent to the department.
• Actively participates in quality assurance activities and process improvement initiatives.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees