Surgical Technologist - Waukesha Memorial 0.9 FTE PMs

We Are Hiring : Surgical Technologist - Waukesha Memorial 0.9 FTE PMs

Schedule : PM shift hours - 1300 - 2130 (extended shifts - 10's or 12's will be considered)

Overnight call shifts : 1-2 per week

Weekend on call rotation : 1 every 6-7 weeks

Holiday on call : 1-2 per year

In a single day, staff from 4 specialty based teams work within 16 Operating Room Suites to handle as many as 40 cases ranging from Cardiothoracic, Neuro / Orthopedics / Dental, General / Vascular / ENT, GYN, Urology, to Plastics surgery.

Waukesha Memorial Hospitals Operating Rooms average 8,500 procedures annually including da Vinci Robotic procedures performed within more specialties routinely than any other facility in SE Wisconsin.

The OR suite also includes a newly built Hybrid OR and a fully integrated Minimally Invasive Robotic room.

Job Summary

Function as the scrub person. Workds under the direct supervision of an RN of physician to facilitate safe and effective care during invasive and operative procedures.

Ensure that the operating room is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Facilitates a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding and rationale of all procedures performed within the designated specialty.

Identifies functional safety needs for the individual patient or customer and takes appropriate action.

Meets all required performance standards as identified by Department, Hospital, and Organization.

Demonstrates practice of basic patient care concepts and safety.

Applies principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care in the OR.

Performs basic surgical case preparation skills.

Performs the role of first scrub.

Perform as second assisting technologist.

Demonstrates responsible behavior as a health care professional.

Able to scrub all scheduled cases - ASC

Maintains all ST I & II requirements.

Actively participates in unit PI activities.

Takes active role in keeping specialty updated.

Is able to precept student and / or new employee regarding their specialty team.

Demonstrates ability to anticipate case needs.

Takes personal responsibility for own learning needs.

Recognizes and takes initiative to seek needed cases, asking for help if necessary.

Is able to scrub all core cases - WMH OR

Completes a yearly learning project or activity.

Is able to perform a basic skin prep.

WMH : Assigned to one of the following specialties : Gynecological / Urological; Cardiothoracic; General / Vascular; Orthopedic / Neurologic - and is responsible for knowledge of "core cases" across specialties.

What You Will Do :

Surgical Technologist functions as the scrub person. Works under the direct supervision of an RN or physician to facilitate safe and effective care during invasive and operative procedures.

They ensure that the OR is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Facilitates a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.

What You Will Need :

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program CST preferred or equivalent military training program.
• AST membership preferred
• Minimum License BLS (CPR); or ability to obtain upon hire

About Us :

ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services.

The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation.

The ProHealth family includes Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Medical Group clinics, AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care & Hospice, West Wood Health & Fitness Center and Regency Senior Communities.

Learn more at ProHealthCare.org.

ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect the way they should be treated.

ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees.

In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

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ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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