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Schedule Weekly Hours: 30
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Surgical Tech to join our Team! This is a part-time or full-time position offering Day or PM shifts!
What you will do:
- .5 FTE -.9FTE (20 hours weekly or 36 hours weekly) - FLEXIBLE HOURS OFFERED!
- Days OR PM's!
- Night and weekend call shift rotation
- Call response time 60 minutes or less
What you need:
- Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire date Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
What you will get:
$8,500 sign on bonus! Starting pay is $25.50/ hour + more for experience! - 1st Surgical Assistant trainee program
A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution) Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more! Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
Sign on bonus paid after 6 months of employment at Gundersen Health System.
Job Description:
Assists physician as scrub person according to prescribed standards. Assist RN in performing circulating duties as directed. Functions under direct supervision of a circulating nurse and physician. Display understanding of anatomy and physiology, the pathological condition affecting the patient, the planned operative procedure and consider any variations that may be necessary to meet the needs of a specific patient. Patient population to include neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Good interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when performing technical tasks and anticipating surgeon's needs. Major Responsibilities:
1. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team by passing instrumentation, equipment and supplies accurately and quickly.
2. Predicting the needs of the patient and surgeon and preparing necessary items for cases. Demonstrates working knowledge of instruments/equipment used in surgical procedures.
3. Utilizes personal protective equipment.
4. Assisting in the clean up of the room between procedures. Making necessary preparations for subsequent procedures and for the next days procedures, including restocking, supplying and coordinating materials required for use on procedures (may include documentation of usage).
5. Directly responsible for maintaining aseptic integrity during the surgical procedure. Organizes sterile field for use, opens sterile supplies scrubbing and donning sterile gowns and gloves. Maintains correct account of sponges, needles, blades, and instruments with circulating RN per hospital SOP.
6. Assist team members during entry to sterile field. Expose the operative site with sterile drapes.
7. Actively participates in 'time out' procedure per hospital policy.
8. Maintains proper handling of operative specimens for laboratory analysis/delivery to lab. Follows established specimen log for both OR and Lab.
9. Prepares medications under the direct supervision of circulating RN
10. Assists RN in performing circulating duties as directed.
11. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested to facilitate the smooth operation of department.
12. Precepting newly employed Surgical Technologists, assistants and RN's. 13. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
14. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
15. Ensures patient safety. Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Completion of a Surgical Technician Program Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
1 year License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire date
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Squatting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Lifting - Other Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 50-75 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Gundersen Health System
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Nov 02, 2024