Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - Job #: 88996BR

Imagine Yourself Here: At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to help people live well. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of providing people with better health care then they can get anywhere else. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. Better choice. Better career. Better life. Job Title Surgical Technologist Facility Aurora Medical Center Summit-135 Address 36500 Aurora Dr City Summit (Town of) State WI County Waukesha Zip Code 53066 # Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly) 80 Schedule Monday through Friday Weekend Hours: 24/7 Req # (optional) 88996BR Explore a Career In Surgery Job Description * Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This includes the application of knowledge and experience with aseptic surgical technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure (i.e., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the surgeons needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field). * Becomes familiar with all types of procedures within their specialty. Maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures. * Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans) and returning equipment post procedure. * Maintains knowledge of various types of equipment used in the O.R. * Notifies appropriate people of equipment and supply problems. * Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies. * Participates in call coverage following satisfactory completion of formal orientation. * Participates in educational programs and department meetings. * Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable. * Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. * The Surgical Technologist I must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards appropriate to the individual Surgical Technologist I. Please click on the link below to apply to this position. You will be redirected to the Aurora Health Care career section. Please search and find the jobs of interest and apply directly on their site. PLEASE BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU SAW THIS AD ON JOBING.COM! Please submit resume online below.