Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

1d•$24 - $35

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The role helps ensure the operating room is safe and equipment functions properly. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating days off each week and no weekends or holidays. Shifts are flexible, eight hours long, and scheduled between 5:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Surgical Technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and maintains the sterile field. The role assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, supports patient care and positioning, and may mentor or train students and new employees. The position also contributes to department improvement activities and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.
Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
At the Rockford campus, an LPN grandfathered under the stated provision may substitute for the Surgical Technology program and NBSTSA certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Check instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrub, gown, and glove, and set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for each procedure.
Assist with patient placement and positioning on the operating table.
Assist with draping the sterile field according to the procedure and physician preference.
Perform required counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulator before the operation and before incision closure.
Gown and glove the surgeon and assistants; create and maintain the sterile field and uphold sterile technique throughout the procedure.
Pass instruments to the surgeon; as directed, sponge the operative site, hold retractors, cut suture, and cauterize previously clamped vessels.
Prepare sterile dressings and, when applicable and directed by the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
Assist the team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure and preparing the room for the next patient.
Participate in department performance-improvement activities.
Maintain positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to support collaborative, efficient, high-quality patient care.
Understand age-related patient care needs and provide care appropriately.
Adapt to each physician’s needs, requests, and preferences, and communicate them to the Team Lead for updates to staff and preference or case cards.
Mentor new employees and new graduate surgical technologists.
Promote attainment of national certification and help colleagues obtain and maintain the education required for specialty certification.
Complete projects assigned by the Team Lead.
Assist in training new partners or students and provide constructive feedback.
When acting as a preceptor, guide and support a surgical technician student, share knowledge and feedback, and comply with hospital and school policies and applicable laws.