Surgical Technologist - Days & No Call

ThedaCare•New London, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists in preparing and caring for surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or physician. The role applies expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the tools and technologies used to support invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The schedule is 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), alternating between three 8-hour shifts one week and two 8-hour shifts the next. Start times vary between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and days are variable. There are no weekends, call, or holidays. The position is based at ThedaCare Medical Center – New London in New London, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Comply with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required for the Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to support high-quality patient outcomes.
Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure.
Prepare the operating room by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies.
Scrub for procedures, including helping prepare and drape patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures.
Follow sterile technique and take steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique.
Identify specimens before they leave the sterile field and transport them to pathology as directed.
Work with the registered nurse to identify intra-procedure medications and dosages and label solutions and drugs.
Assist with transferring patients into and out of the operating room.
Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies.