Surgical Technologist, Neuro - Day Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

3d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Assists surgeons during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining a safe, sterile operating room environment. Ensures surgical equipment and instruments are functioning properly and supports patient safety throughout procedures. Applies knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical technology to assist physicians during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required of surgical technologist experience.
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Passing the Drivers License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus in lieu of Surgical Technology program.
IL LPN Licensure grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus in lieu of Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties:
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications solutions needed for each procedure
Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table.
Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference.
Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
Creates and maintains sterile field.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure.
May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon.
Prepares sterile dressings.
If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure.
Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.
Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care.
Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately.
Able to adapt to the needs of each physicians needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference case cards accordingly.
Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee.
Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification.
Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same.
Complete projects as assigned by Team Lead.
Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process.