Trauma OR Surgical Technologist

Why ThedaCare

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Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work / life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness

• Lifestyle Engagement

e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support

e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : Job Profile Summary

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 surgeons performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Job Description :

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hours of operation are 0600-2100 Monday through Friday

Shifts are variable and are typically : 0600-1430 (days) and 1230-2100 (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 4-8th weekend (Fri-Monday morning)

Holiday call 2x per year

Call has a 30-minute response time

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.

Surgery is a fast paced technologically advanced challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to work side by side with exceptionally skilled and caring professionals including nurses surgical technologists surgeons and anesthesiologists in a team environment to provide exceptional care to all who move through surgery.

As an OR nurse you will advocate for your patient in an environment in a 1 : 1 nurse to patient ratio while participating in providing life changing care while we improve the health of those we Neenah we specialize in Robotics General Neurosurgery Orthopedics Gynecologic ENT Bariatric Plastics Retina Urology and level II Trauma care for the region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.

Selects instruments equipment and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.

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.

Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.

Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology as directed to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.

Identifies with registered nurse intra-procedure medication dosage and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.

Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.

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).

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.

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

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

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

Occasional high noise level in work environment

Possible exposure to hazardous materials

Interaction with department members and various catering customers.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

32

Scheduled FTE : 0.8

Location :

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - NeenahWisconsin

Overtime Exempt : No

Key Skills

Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1