A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Froedtert Health - 3.7 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Gym membership Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Anatomy knowledge High school diploma or GED Surgery Surgical instruments Surgical biomedical equipment Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Technology Full Job Description Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #
BeHere Location:
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WI:
MILWAUKEE
at our
FROEDTERT HOSPITAL
facility. This job is
ON - SITE. FTE
1.000000
Standard Hours:
40.00
Shift:
Shift 1
Shift Details:
start time 630
Holidays:
on call may be required
Weekends:
on call may be required
Job Summary:
Is an advanced clinical professional who provides expert-level surgical technology support for complex surgical procedures while serving as a clinical resource, educator, and/or mentor within the operating room. This role demonstrates advanced technical expertise, exceptional knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety. Promotes operational excellence, fosters teamwork and professional development, and serves as a subject matter expert for assigned surgical specialties. Displays a mastery of the expected workflow within the surgery department to optimize patient care delivery and facilitate efficiencies within the clinical setting. Participates in decision making and problem solving to assure high quality patient care and surgeon satisfaction. As an advanced practitioner demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice while actively working in surgical procedures during their scheduled work hours. Assists the Surgeon, RN, and the Anesthesiologist in the care of patients in the Operating Room. Demonstrates expert level proficiency within assigned specialty areas, with the ability to independently support all procedures within a designated POD or multiple specialty services. Maintains competency in priority urgent and emergent procedures as identified by OR leadership.
Other information:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A minimum of 2 years Surgical Technologist experience is required. Two years of surgical technologist experience in designated specialty is required to acquire level of expertise needed to perform the role.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Post high school education, certification or diploma required. Completion of a Surgical Technologist program, completion of Military Operating Room Specialist course or the Froedtert Health sponsored apprentice II program required.
TRAINING REQUIRED
If practicing as a surgical assist successful completion of required surgical assist training. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in major operative surgical specialties is required. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and potential complications for procedures performed is required. Expert knowledge of specialty instruments and equipment is required.
LICENSURE REQUIRED
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Surgical Technologist certification is required. As of May 1, 2024, date, incumbent staff will have 6 months to complete certification. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
