Surgical Technologist - Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital - Pool As Needed

We Are Hiring: Surgical Tech 

 

Schedule: As needed; 0630-1500/1700, No weekends, No Call

 

At Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital we perform procedures including General/vascular, Orthopedics, Urology, GYN, dental, & ENT.  Our 8 operating rooms, renovated in May 2020, include new system integration for more efficient flow during surgery.

 As an Orthopedic Center of Excellence we provide an array of orthopedic procedures including same day discharge procedures for total joints. We utilize the Depuy VELYS Robot to complete Robotic assisted total knee replacements.

 

 

Why Join ProHealth Care: 

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

 

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture
• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

 

Job Summary

Function 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. 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 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:

• Associates Degree
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program CST preferred or equivalent military training program.
• AST membership preferred
• Minimum License BLS (CPR)
• Experience (or interest) in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery preferred

 

About Us:

Surgical Services embraces a collaborative approach for treating a patient’s injury or illness. Care is delivered by our skilled clinical team and integrated ancillary support team; which provides all levels of clinical assistance maintaining a high quality care and patient safety.  The Surgical Services arena encompasses Orthopedics, General & Vascular, Gynecology, Podiatry, Urology, and Ophthalmology surgical procedures. The Day Surgery department is an outpatient surgical unit that provides care before and after surgery, heart catherization procedures, radiology procedures, and GI procedures. Although the majority of patients are discharged the day of their procedure, some are admitted to critical or acute care units. ProHealth