SSM Health · 1 month ago
Surgical Tech – Days
Greater Madison Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSSM Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality patient care. The Surgical Tech is responsible for patient care activities and maintaining the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are prepared for surgical procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN
Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care
Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed
Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments. Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment
Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens
Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards
Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN
Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care
Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed
Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments. Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment
Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens
Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards
Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Benefits
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.
Company
SSM Health
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.
Founded in 1872
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joy Grosser
Chief Information Officer
Kim Henrichsen
President
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