Posted:
10/17/2024, 5:39:45 AM
Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
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 you’re 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 –
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.
UNIT DETAILS (Surgery):
We are looking for an Surg Tech committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences while utilizing your skills and knowledge to the highest scope. We are an outpatient plastic and endoscopy type surgery center located in Oshkosh, WI. Together, we strive to create a team environment where you can collaborate, learn and perform your best every day. Come join our team!
SCHEDULE:
Start time 6 or 6:30a T-F (Closed on Mondays)
Sharing late shifts 1 week per month
No Call or Weekends
Website: https://thedacare.org/
Headquarter Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1994
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical