Surgical Technologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Facility: Mercy Hospital

Department: Surgery Department

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Prepare the surgical environment with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies are perfectly staged for seamless procedure execution.
• Anticipate and deliver the precise instruments and supplies required by the surgeon throughout the procedure, maintaining a fluid and efficient operative rhythm.
• Support patient care journeys by actively assisting with the safe preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients, prioritizing their comfort and safety at every stage.
• Guard patient safety by maintaining a highly organized surgical field and rigorously tracking instrument counts to ensure flawless procedural accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team by assisting surgeons with hemostasis, directly contributing to optimal clinical outcomes during critical moments.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical environment with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies are perfectly staged for seamless procedure execution.
• Anticipate and deliver the precise instruments and supplies required by the surgeon throughout the procedure, maintaining a fluid and efficient operative rhythm.
• Support patient care journeys by actively assisting with the safe preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients, prioritizing their comfort and safety at every stage.
• Guard patient safety by maintaining a highly organized surgical field and rigorously tracking instrument counts to ensure flawless procedural accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team by assisting surgeons with hemostasis, directly contributing to optimal clinical outcomes during critical moments.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.