Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Ladysmith

Location: Ladysmith, WI

Address: 1200 Port Arthur Rd, Ladysmith, WI 54848, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.

What you will do:

• Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel.

What's in it for you:

• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
• Opportunities for advancement

Position requirements:

• A graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• National certification preferred.
• Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology or graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Experience in an operating room setting is preferred.
• Must have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training.
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• If an LPN, currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within first 60 days of employment into position.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota and not an LPN, must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins.

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