Surgical Tech (ST) - Cardiothoracic

Aurora Medical Center- Grafton has a great opportunity for you to join the CARDIOTHORACIC team. Position will work Mon - Fri, 0645 - 1515 with flexible start time to accommodate volume and call rotation. Call rotation for this team is 1-2 nights per week, 1-2 weekends per month and every other holiday. Position will float into Main OR when necessary, general surgery experience preferred.

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; Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases; Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room; Sets up the room for each case including moving equipment, operating the various types of equipment, and returning equipment post procedure; 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; Checks working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair; Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

2+ years of CARDIOTHORACIC Surgical Tech experience; 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; Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position; Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor; Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures OR specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable; Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing; Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately; Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; Basic computer proficiency

Nice to have

General surgery experience

Benefits

Sign on Bonuses up to $12,000 for 3 years+ of experience/$8,000 0-3 years of experience; Top Referral program; ExCEL Professional Development for Surgical Techs/Assists with financial incentives; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance