Surgical Technologist, General/Trauma, Operating Room- Variable Shifts

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining a safe, sterile operating room environment. The role ensures surgical equipment and instruments are functioning properly and supports patient safety throughout procedures. It applies knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical technology to assist physicians during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The schedule is 32 hours per week with variable shifts, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Other related duties may be assigned. The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, including preparing sterile instruments and supplies, helping position and drape patients, maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting with dressings and room cleanup. The role also participates in department performance improvement activities, collaborates with the health care team, adapts to physician preferences, mentors and trains new employees or students, and supports partners in pursuing and maintaining national specialty certification. The position may directly supervise or mentor up to one surgical technician student. As a preceptor, the Surgical Technologist supports student learning by sharing experience, providing instruction and constructive feedback, and serving as a resource and role model. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range is $22.73–$35.48.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to apply knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical technology.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
IL LPN licensure is accepted in lieu of the Surgical Technology program and NBSTSA certification for the specified grandfathered group at the Rockford campus.

Responsibilities

Handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures; understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Check instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrub, gown, 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, according to policy.
Gown and glove the surgeon and assistants.
Create and maintain the sterile field and uphold sterile technique throughout the procedure.
Pass instruments and other items to the surgeon during procedures.
As directed by the surgeon, 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 prepare the room for the next patient.
Participate in department performance improvement activities.
Maintain positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to support collaborative, efficient, high-quality patient care.
Understand age-related patient care needs and provide care appropriately.
Adapt to physicians’ needs, requests, and preferences and communicate them to the Team Lead so staff and preference or case cards can be updated.
Mentor and support new employees and new graduate surgical technologists.
Support partners in obtaining education needed to achieve and maintain national specialty certification.
Complete projects assigned by the Team Lead.
Assist in training new partners or students and provide constructive feedback during training.
When acting as a preceptor, supervise or mentor up to one surgical technician student in accordance with hospital and school policies and applicable laws; guide learning, provide options and feedback, and serve as a resource and role model.
Perform other related duties as assigned.