Surgical Technologist
2 days ago
Milwaukee
Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION This position is for the GENERAL SPECIALTY ONLY, REQUIRES STRONG robotic, vascular & plastics experience- DO NOT NEED to ask about ortho and neuro background. About Facility • Milwaukee, WI, • Level III Trauma Center, • Level III NICU, • Magnet Designation, • Primary Stroke Center, • Beds: 636, • General Information, • OR Beds: 21, • Experience: 2 Years, • First time travelers Further approval/evaluation from hiring supervisor; Would not recommend for first time travelers, • Patient Ratio: 1:1 Required Certifications, • ST: BLS Required Skills, • General: Breasts/Plastics; Vascular; Laparoscopic; General Oncology; Genitourinary (GU); Gynecology (GYN); Robots (XI), • Charge Nurse, Team Leads, Supervisors (AMs, PMs & Weekend), Manager Charting System/Equipment, • EPIC, • Alaris, • Pyxis Floating, • Cross trained to Urology center, • NO floating to other hospitals/sites Orientation, • 1-1.5 weeks depending on Team and shift: (Subject to change based on unit needs) Scheduling, • Days: Variable start times (Anywhere between 5:30am-7am), • PMs: Would depend on what position is being hired for (would be stated in hiring req), • Weekend Rotation: N/A, • Holidays: If agency wants more information, please contact hiring supervisor, • Holiday weeks: Agency can work 4(10hr) shifts OR take the Holiday unpaid On Call, • 30-minute response time, • 8 weeks call schedule- Subject to change based on staffing needs (could be less than suggested below), • Day Shift: EOS-1730 call: 8-10 slots (EOS: End of shift); 1730-2230 call: 2-4 slots; 2230-0700: 1-2 slots; Weekend Call: 1-2 weekends (Saturday & Sunday 12-hour shifts) Other Notes, • Scrub Color: Surgical scrubs are provided by hospital; scrub caps are allowed but need to be covered by a surgical bouffant, • Parking: Free parking available; Shuttle provided for teammates to/from parking structure, • Food: Starbucks & Cafeteria on campus, • No Call rooms available Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room. Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas. Job Description Major Responsibilities: • Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., 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)., • Performs all types of procedures and 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), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure., • Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary., • Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems., • Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies., • Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair., • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique., • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required:, • Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures., • Basic computer proficiency., • Certification Addendum, • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist., • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head., • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to:, • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force., • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present., • Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines., • Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids., • Must have functional sight and hearing., • Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns., • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift., • Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job., • This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not, • designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #TB_HC #ZRHCCompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA