It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!
Our Opportunity
SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Madison is looking for a passionate Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team in the Cardiovascular OR! Qualified candidates must have surgical technologist experience.
Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for new employees!
Location: Cardiovascular Operating Room at St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Pay: Hourly (Shift differential and call pay eligible)
Schedule:
Full-Time: 32 hours/week (0.8 FTE)
Monday - Friday, Day Shift
On-call rotation with 30 minute call response time
Weeknight Call: At least 1 night/week 630p-630a
Weekend Call: Once every 6-8 weeks, Sat 630a-Mon 630a
Our Culture
At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. We are dedicated to providing our employees with the tools, recognition, opportunities, and collaborative partnership needed to thrive in a patient-centered health care environment.
SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees because when our employees thrive, so does our healing mission. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, SSM Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs:
Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, and generous PTO
Daily Pay for qualifying positions
A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more
Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP, well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens
Established employee recognition program
Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program
Job Summary:
Performs patient care activities as assigned to assist the registered nurse or physician.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on advanced knowledge of the surgical case and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
- Assists surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level on all types of specialty cases utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions and life safety.
- Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of all specialty equipment and assists the team to meet both quality and efficiency outcomes.
- Prioritizes effectively, implements high level problem solving skills and performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high stress environments.
- Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of all instrumentation and equipment for all cases in specialty area.
- Maintains all specialty instrument sets, demonstrating understanding of appropriate sterilization methods and acts as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff on specialty equipment and instrumentation.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
- Six months' experience in surgical specialty or two years' of surgical technician experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving patients.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
- Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
- Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
- Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
- Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
- Rare kneeling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4413000007 CV Surgical Ser
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
