Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room. Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. The role provides assistance to surgeons during procedures, helps prepare and organize operating room instruments and supplies, anticipates surgeons’ needs, and works closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, and other health care personnel. Candidates must graduate from an approved school of surgical technology or an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within the first 60 days of employment. Employees must complete required annual continuing education units and competency training and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications. In North Dakota, non-LPN employees must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry when employment begins.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology, or graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the first 60 days of employment.
If working as an LPN, hold a current unencumbered LPN license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
If working in North Dakota and not an LPN, be listed on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry when employment begins.
Complete required annual continuing education units and competency training and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

National certification as a Surgical Technologist.
Experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during procedures.
Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, and other health care personnel.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.