Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago


Neenah, Wisconsin, United States ThedaCare Full time
About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a healthcare system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community. We are inspired to reinvent healthcare by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do.

Job Summary

UNIT DETAILS (Operating Room-Neenah Hospital): Perioperative services is a challenging and unique area of medicine and is a little known area of nursing where we have the opportunity to care for patients at their most vulnerable.

Job Description:

Schedule:

  • Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday
  • Shifts are variable and are typically: days) and PMs). One PM shift is scheduled each week, and one PM Friday shift is scheduled every 4th week
  • Call coverage is needed during off hours and weekends. Call is 1-2 weekday calls per month and every 8th weekend (Fri-Monday morning)
  • Call has a 30-minute response time
The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile/aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Key Accountabilities:
  1. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
  2. Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
  3. Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
  4. Scrubs for surgical procedures by helping with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
  5. Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
  6. Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
  7. Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
  8. Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
  9. Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock

• Occasional high noise level

• Possible exposure to hazardous materials

• Interaction with department members and various catering customers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No


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