Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Job Opportunity At Wi-Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Schedule Options: Full Time / Part Time / PRN (on call shifts required)

Job Summary: Performs the roles in the neuro surgery and ortho spine surgical specialties and performs patient care activities as assigned to assist the registered nurse or physician.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities:

Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on advanced knowledge of the surgical case and anticipate unexpected patient and surgeon needs.

Performs in the surgical technologist role both running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level on all types of specialty cases utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis infection control universal precautions and life safety.

Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of all specialty equipment and assist the team to meet both quality and efficiency outcomes.

Prioritizes effectively implement high-level problem solving skills and perform in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high-stress environments.

Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of all instrumentation and equipment for all cases in specialty area.

Maintains all specialty instrument sets demonstrating understanding of appropriate sterilization methods and act as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff on specialty equipment and instrumentation.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduate of technical program for operating room technicians.

Experience: Six months' experience in surgical specialty or two years' of surgical technician experience.

Physical Requirements:

Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.

Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Frequent lifting/moving patients.

Frequent bending stooping reaching and gripping.

Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.

Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.

Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.

Occasional use of sitting squatting twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional keyboard use/data entry.

Rare kneeling.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Work Shift: Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4413000007 CV Surgical Ser

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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