Overview: Janesville, Wisconsin Certified Surgical Tech for Ortho/Neuro Service Line Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:45am-7:15pm Full-time, 80 hours/2 weeks 30 min call response time Holiday call rotation split between partners on the team Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. As a surgical tech, the partner possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate the physician in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings. Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care. Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately. Able to adapt to the needs of each physician's needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference case cards accordingly. Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee. Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification. Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same. Complete projects as assigned by Team Lead. Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Job Description Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required of surgical technologist experience. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES NA WORK The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cold, hot, or wet conditions; fluoroscopic radiation; laser light; surgical smoke; and the risk of bloodborne pathogens. Required personal protection equipment (PPE) includes eye and face protection, impervious gown, shoe covers, head cover, gloves, and lead apron. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth - 28 days) Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 year - 12 years) Adolescents (13 years - 17 years) Adult (18 years - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) Non-Specific Task (NA) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION More Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws. SUPERVISES May directly supervise mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations: Benefits: Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?OOAVpAXVHwZN1iY3h1qyvAm" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Surgical Tech for Ortho/Neuro Service Line**

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon employee engagement, empowerment, and growth, teamwork toward our common goal of providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, and an atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization.

The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. As a surgical tech, the partner possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate the physician in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

**Job Description**

- Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
  
- Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties:
  
  - Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
  
  - Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment, and medications solutions needed for each procedure.
  
  - Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference.
  
  - Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
  
  - Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
  
  - Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
  
  - Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
  
  - Participates in department performance improvement activities.
  
  - Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care.
  
  - Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately.
  
  - Able to adapt to the needs of each physician's needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference case cards accordingly.
  
  - Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee.
  
  - Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification. Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same.
  
  - Completes projects as assigned by Team Lead.
  
  - Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or surgical technologist experience.

- Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA.

- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

- Competitive compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

- Paid time off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

Surgical Technologist Certified, Operating Room, Ortho/Neuro Service Line

Overview: Janesville, Wisconsin Certified Surgical Tech for Cardiac Service Line Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:45am-7:15pm Full-time, 80 hours/2 weeks 30 min call response time Holiday call rotation split between partners on the team Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. As a surgical tech, the partner possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate the physician in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings. Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care. Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately. Able to adapt to the needs of each physician's needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference case cards accordingly. Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee. Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification. Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same. Complete projects as assigned by Team Lead. Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Job Description Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required of surgical technologist experience. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES NA WORK The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cold, hot, or wet conditions; fluoroscopic radiation; laser light; surgical smoke; and the risk of bloodborne pathogens. Required personal protection equipment (PPE) includes eye and face protection, impervious gown, shoe covers, head cover, gloves, and lead apron. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth - 28 days) Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 year - 12 years) Adolescents (13 years - 17 years) Adult (18 years - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) Non-Specific Task (NA) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION More Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws. SUPERVISES May directly supervise mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations: Benefits: Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?f5z009wvI94i5SxcLAPyvAi" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Surgical Tech for Cardiac Service Line**

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon employee engagement, empowerment, and growth, teamwork toward our common goal of providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, and an atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization.

**Job Description**

- The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
- Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties:
  - Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
  - Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment, and medications solutions needed for each procedure.
  - Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference.
  - Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
  - Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
  - Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
  - Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
  - Participates in department performance improvement activities.
  - Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care.
  - Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately.
  - Able to adapt to the needs of each physician's needs, requests, and preferences and communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference case cards accordingly.
  - Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee.
  - Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national certification. Assists partners in obtaining education required to achieve national specialty certification and maintain same.
  - Completes projects as assigned by Team Lead.
  - Assists in training of new partners or students successfully and offers constructive feedback during training process.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or surgical technologist experience.
- Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
- Competitive compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
- Paid time off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

Surgical Technologist Certified, Operating Room, Cardiac Service Line

Overview: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - Monday-Friday, 7:15am-3:45pm Full-time, 64 hours/2 weeks 20 min call response time Holiday call rotation split between partners on the team The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. As a surgical tech, the partner possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate the physician in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours. Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus. Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in accreditation process,. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Drivers License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES NA WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cold, hot, or wet conditions; fluoroscopic radiation; laser light; surgical smoke; and the risk of bloodborne pathogens. Required personal protection equipment (PPE) includes eye and face protection, impervious gown, shoe covers, head cover, gloves, and lead apron. INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organizations policies, and applicable laws. SUPERVISES May directly supervise mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospitals and schools policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations: Benefits: Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ipYkfvjohby65rq5P4fwhgj" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

Join our team in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where we offer a full-time position with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM. This role includes a 20-minute call response time and a holiday call rotation split between partners on the team.

**Job Description**

- Work under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
- Ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
- Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and maintain quality patient care during the operative procedure.
- Assist the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing various duties including checking instruments, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and setting up sterile tables.
- Assist with patient placement and positioning on the table and draping sterile fields according to physician preference.
- Perform appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulator prior to the operation and before incision closure.
- Gown and glove the surgeon and assistants, create and maintain sterile fields, and pass instruments during procedures.
- Prepare sterile dressings and assist in cleaning the operating room after each procedure.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required or currently participating in the accreditation process.
- Less than 1 year of experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist.
- Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred; required only if the program is not accredited but currently participating in the accreditation process.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits package including a retirement plan with competitive matching contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending plans, and various discounted voluntary benefit options.
- Competitive compensation with market competitive rates of pay and participation in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off plan that increases with milestone anniversaries for a great work-life balance.
- Career advancement opportunities through educational assistance programs and career ladders.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including tools and resources for health risk assessment and a wellbeing mobile application.
- Access to internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education for retirement planning.

**Work Environment**

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to cold, hot, or wet conditions; fluoroscopic radiation; laser light; surgical smoke; and the risk of bloodborne pathogens. Required personal protection equipment (PPE) includes eye and face protection, impervious gown, shoe covers, head cover, gloves, and lead apron. 

**Special Physical Demands**

The special physical demands are considered essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; or smell. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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