SSM Health

Surgical Technologist - FT - Days - Sun Prairie Outpatient Surgery

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Sun Prairie

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options: Full Time

Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

  • Getting paid every day!
  • Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
  • Adoption assistance
  • Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
  • Long & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
     

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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Job Summary:

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.

  • Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.

  • Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care.  Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.

  • Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures.  Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments.  Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.

  • Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.

  • Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards.

  • Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.  Serves as a resource to other team members.

  • Organizes and utilizes time efficiently.  Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.  Maintains an organized work environment.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

  • Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

  • Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

  • Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

  • Constant standing and walking.

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

  • Frequent lifting/moving patients.

  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.

  • Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.

  • Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.

  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.

  • Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.

  • Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

  • Occasional keyboard use/data entry.

  • Rare kneeling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

6456800164 SPOC SC Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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