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Surgery Partners, Inc.

Surgical Technologist

Surgery Partners, Inc., Altoona, Wisconsin, United States, 54720

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Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

.8 FTE - 32 hours per week

8 hour shifts

Hours are variable

Essential Job Functions:

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure

Scrubs, gowns, and gloves

Opens sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure

Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure

Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates them to circulator

Properly cares for specimens

Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon

Sponges or suctions operative site

Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders

Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon

Connects drains to suction apparatus

Prepares and applies sterile dressing

Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed

Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants

Helps in draping sterile field

Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization

Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room

Assists in prepping room for the next patient

Regular and prompt work-site attendance

Performs other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.

Degree from an accredited school is required

Previous Neuro experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital environment is required

BLS certification is required upon hire

Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement

Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them

Ability to relate and work effectively with others

Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match

Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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