Surgical Technologist (ST) - Green Bay
About The Position
Aurora BayCare Medical Center (ABMC) in Green Bay is recruiting a Surgical Technologist to join the team. This is a full-time position, .9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period, on the PM shift. The schedule involves 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, with one day off every other week, or 9-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 1:30 pm - 11:00 pm, with one day off each week. There is a call rotation that includes 1 weeknight per week, every 3-6 weekends, and 1-2 holidays per year. The Surgery team at Aurora BayCare Medical Center serves all age spans from neonates to geriatric patients, ranging from ambulatory to ICU status. The facility includes 7 ORs on the 2nd floor, 4 ORs and a hybrid room on the 3rd floor, and 8 ORs on the east side. The team consists of registered nurses, surgical techs, OR EVS, and anesthesia techs, working collaboratively with ABMC physicians across various specialties to provide optimal patient care. Aurora Health Care offers leading benefits and a competitive wage program, including highly competitive Sign-On Bonuses up to $12,000 based on experience.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing, and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room.
- Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
- Provides for a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
- Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture, and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors; observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
- Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
- Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case, moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating various types of equipment during procedures, and returning equipment post-procedure.
- Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
- Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
- Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
- Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonuses-up to $12,000 based on experience
- Benefits DAY ONE
- Top Referral program
- ExCEL Professional Development for Surgical Techs with financial incentives
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
