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Sanford Health•Weston, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. This role assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care that meets the mission and goals of quality care and service excellence at Sanford. The surgical technologist works under the supervision and delegation authority of a surgeon, and in some cases other clinical licensed professionals, to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. This includes ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Key responsibilities include accurately accounting for items used during a procedure, maintaining an organized sterile field, and demonstrating knowledge in the principles of asepsis and sterile technique. The technologist combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools/technologies to facilitate a provider's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. They actively participate in safety measures, maintain awareness of supply locations, and prepare the surgical environment before procedures. This preparation involves ensuring supplies and dedicated devices are sterile and ready for surgery, as well as clipping, transporting, positioning, and ensuring aseptic incision sites. The role may also involve assisting in patient preparation prior to procedures, making minor adjustments to instruments to avoid malfunctions, and conducting sterile and unsterile supply quality assurance checks. Verification of item completeness when returned from the surgical site and participation in reconciliation activities are also part of the role. The position requires positive interpersonal relationships, well-developed critical thinking skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adaptability to changes in duties with minimal notice. Additional administrative duties for case preparation may be required. LPN duties may be included in the scope of practice for those possessing an LPN license.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology or graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
Must have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training.
If an LPN, currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within first 60 days of employment into position.
Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota and not an LPN, must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care that meets the mission and goals of quality care and service excellence at Sanford.
Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under the supervision of a surgeon or other clinical licensed professionals.
Ensures the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Accurately accounts for items used during a procedure and maintains an organized sterile field.
Demonstrates knowledge in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
Combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a provider's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Actively participates in safety measures, maintains an organized sterile field, and maintains awareness of the location of all supplies needed for the course of the procedure.
Prepares the surgical environment before procedures, ensuring supplies and dedicated devices are sterile and ready for surgery.
Assists with clipping, transporting, positioning, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
May assist in the preparation of patients prior to procedures.
Makes minor adjustments to avoid instrument malfunctions and keeps them in operating condition.
May conduct sterile and unsterile supply quality assurance checks according to sterilization principles before procedure.
Verifies the completeness of items when returned from the surgical site.
Participates in reconciliation activities.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and well-developed critical thinking skills.
Adjusts to changes in duties with minimal notice, as the schedule requires.
May assist with additional administration duties as needed for case preparation of patients.
Provides services for patients during surgical procedures.
LPN duties included in scope of practice for those possessing an LPN license.