SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital in Stevens Point, WI is seeking a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST to join our team!

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning and organizing supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Promotes education of self, peers and students.

Collaborates with all surgical team members to assure the safe and efficient passage of a patient through surgery. Responsible for his/her activities that can interact with, collaborate with, cause, or result in an effect or consequence to or with other practitioners in the surgical environment.

HOURS: Full Time; 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period.DAYS WITH EARLY PM'S SHIFT PLUS WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND CALL ROTATION

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical standards and practices is normally acquired through graduation from a surgical technologist program or related field and/or three or more years of related experience in the operating room.
• Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program beneficial.
• One-year acute care surgical experience beneficial.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist beneficial.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is a fully accredited acute-care facility, offering expert, personalized care for residents of Stevens Point and Portage County. With more than 200 physicians, Stevens Point Hospital/Clinics and our medical group provides a comprehensive set of acute-care options, including both innovative and proven treatment plans. Our broad range of services include all major specialties, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, ICU/CCU, diagnostic radiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational and behavioral health, pathology, and sleep diagnostics. To learn more about Stevens Point click the following link:here.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

About the Stevens Point Community
Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you're on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name. The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmer's markets, and eating in distinct restaurants. Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries.

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