Surgical Technologist - Trauma OR

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile/aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Click here to watch a testimonial on why to join our team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvjGNvPiWi8 SCHEDULE: Our hours of operation are 0600-2100 Monday through Friday Shifts are variable and are typically: 0600-1430 (days) and 1230-2100 (PMs). One PM shift is scheduled each week, and one PM Friday shift is scheduled every 4th week Call coverage is needed during off hours and weekends. Call is 1-2 weekday calls per month and every 4-8th weekend (Fri-Monday morning) Holiday call 2x per year Call has a 30-minute response time UNIT DETAILS (Operating Room-Neenah Hospital): Perioperative services is a challenging and unique area of medicine and is a little known area of nursing where we have the opportunity to care for patients at their most vulnerable. Surgery is a fast paced, technologically advanced, challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to work side by side with exceptionally skilled and caring professionals including nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a team environment to provide exceptional care to all who move through surgery. As an OR nurse, you will advocate for your patient in an environment in a 1:1 nurse to patient ratio while participating in providing life changing care while we improve the health of those we serve. In Neenah, we specialize in Robotics, General, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Gynecologic, ENT, Bariatric, Plastics, Retina, Urology and level II Trauma care for the region.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
• Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
• Scrubs for surgical procedures by helping with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
• Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
• Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
• Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
• Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

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