Surgical Tech
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Sterilization Techniques, Aseptic Techniques, Medical Equipment Maintenance, Patient Preparation, Medical Terminology, Anesthesia Monitoring, Surgical Instrumentation Knowledge, Wound Dressing, Post-Operative Care, Surgical Procedures Assistance
Job Duties:
- POSITION PURPOSE
- The Surgical Technologist Certified works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Technologist Certified possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic procedures.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate Degree in: Surgical Technologist
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program.
- Entry level
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program.
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
- Certification in The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Employees hired into position as of January 1, 2016 will be required to obtain certification within six months of hire.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language.
- PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs all the technical and physical functions and skills related to the job performance of an Operating Room Surgical Technologist.
- Multifaceted communicator under a variety of emotional situations.
- Cleaning and restocking sterile core areas and Operating Rooms.
Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities 120 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Education Requirements:
Must have a High School Diploma
Good to have a Associate’s Degree
Skill Requirements:
Nice to have knowledge in Sterilization Techniques
Nice to have knowledge in Aseptic Techniques
Nice to have knowledge in Medical Equipment Maintenance
Nice to have knowledge in Patient Preparation
Nice to have knowledge in Medical Terminology
Nice to have knowledge in Anesthesia Monitoring
Nice to have knowledge in Surgical Instrumentation Knowledge
Nice to have knowledge in Wound Dressing
Nice to have knowledge in Post-Operative Care
Nice to have knowledge in Surgical Procedures Assistance