Aurora Health Care
Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center
Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center
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Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center
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This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $26.10/hr - $39.15/hr
Major Responsibilities
Specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
Sets up (according to each physician\'s specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability, including checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Applies aseptic technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure, including gowning/gloving, preparation and draping of the surgical area, sterile field management, instrument and supply handling, and assisting in maintaining aseptic technique.
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, including setting up the room for each case and returning equipment post-procedure.
Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, utilizing proper technique and/or transporting equipment and supplies.
Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary. Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with awareness of age-specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
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.
Education Required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Experience Preferred
Recent experience and proficiency in Orthopedics Specialty in a Hospital or Surgery Center
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
Familiarity with and adeptness at all types of procedures within their specialty.
Maintains basic knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
Participates in relevant educational programs and department meetings.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional sight and hearing. Will be exposed to hazards including mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center
role at
Aurora Health Care
This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $26.10/hr - $39.15/hr
Major Responsibilities
Specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
Sets up (according to each physician\'s specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability, including checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Applies aseptic technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure, including gowning/gloving, preparation and draping of the surgical area, sterile field management, instrument and supply handling, and assisting in maintaining aseptic technique.
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, including setting up the room for each case and returning equipment post-procedure.
Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, utilizing proper technique and/or transporting equipment and supplies.
Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary. Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with awareness of age-specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
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.
Education Required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Experience Preferred
Recent experience and proficiency in Orthopedics Specialty in a Hospital or Surgery Center
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Demonstrated ability to meet Surgical Technologist I competencies.
Familiarity with and adeptness at all types of procedures within their specialty.
Maintains basic knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the Surgical Center.
Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation.
Participates in relevant educational programs and department meetings.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional sight and hearing. Will be exposed to hazards including mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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