Surgical Technologist-Hospital, Operating Room

Marshfield Clinic Health System • Eau Claire, WI

3d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHS) required within three months of hire.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within two years' of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Surgical Technologists employed at MCHS in a Surgical Technologist role prior to 3/1/2019 are not required to be certified but must acquire continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain certification.
• Any Surgical Technologists joining MCHS through acquisition are not required to be certified, but must acquire continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain certification.
• Must meet criteria for hospital and ambulatory surgery staff privileges (where applicable).
• 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 (AHS) at time of hire.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED