Surgical Technologist - Acute

Sanford Health • 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. Shift: Monday-Thursday 10 hr days (1st shift). Call required 1 weeknight per week and every 4th to 5th weekend (including Friday). Call response time is 30 minutes

Requirements

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three months of hire.
• May require additional specialty or department-specific certifications (where applicable).
• Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ of healthcare experience.
• One year experience as Surgical Technologist.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Those without the certification are encouraged to complete continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees