Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center

American Addiction Centers • Mequon, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center position is a full-time role within the East Mequon Surgery Center. This role involves performing all types of surgical procedures, maintaining advanced knowledge of various procedures, and potentially specializing in a surgical area. The technologist will set up and operate equipment, maintain specialty carts, and ensure the cleanliness, safety, and efficiency of the operating room. They will also be responsible for patient positioning, transporting, and potentially serving as a Second Assistant. This role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding growth and development principles.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• No experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
• Familiarity with and adept with all types of procedures within their specialty.
• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Sets up (according to each physician's specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; especially as it relates to the area of specialization.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This includes the application of knowledge and experience with aseptic surgical technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure (i.e., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans) and returning equipment post procedure.
• Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique and/or transports equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary.
• Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
• Participates in relevant educational programs and department meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree