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

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

9d•$23 - $35

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during general and trauma 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 requires 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 that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Other related duties may be assigned. The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during procedures, understands the procedure being performed, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and helps maintain quality patient care and the sterile field. The position also collaborates with the surgical team, adapts to physician preferences, supports training and professional development of colleagues and students, and participates in department performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
LPN grandfathered (3) at the Rockford campus may substitute for the Surgical Technology program requirement.
IL LPN licensure grandfathered (3) at the Rockford campus may substitute for Certified Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

Check instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrub, gown, glove, and set up the sterile table with the instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for each procedure.
Assist with patient placement and positioning on the operating table, and drape the sterile field according to the procedure and physician preference.
Perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulator according to policy 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 them.
Assist team members with cleaning the operating room after procedures and preparing it for the next patient.
Participate in department performance improvement activities.
Maintain positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team 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.
Promote attainment of national certification and assist colleagues in obtaining education needed to achieve and maintain specialty certification.
Complete projects assigned by the Team Lead.
Train new partners or students and provide constructive feedback.
When supervising or precepting a surgical technician student, guide and support the student’s learning in accordance with hospital and school policies and applicable laws.