Surgical Technologist

ThedaCare is hiring Surgical Techs for locations in Oshkosh, Neenah, and Appleton. Schedules vary by location and offer flexibility; not all facilities require on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for patients undergoing procedures.
• Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for patient care.
• Scrubs for surgical procedures, assisting with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and supporting surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes.
• Understands and follows principles of sterile technique, remedying any breaks to maintain a safe patient environment.
• Identifies specimens before passing them off the field and transports specimens to pathology as directed, ensuring proper handling according to policy.
• Identifies, with a registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices.
• Assists with the transfer of patients into or out of the operating room to ensure efficiency and patient safety.
• Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.

Requirements

• 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) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is also required for roles in the Cath Lab.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to communicable diseases in a healthcare setting.
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects, instruments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock.
• Occasional high noise levels.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials.
• Interaction with department members and various patients.
• Compliance with department-specific competencies required.