What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - NEW GRADS!!! position at ThedaCare?
Why ThedaCare?Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work / life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareAbout ThedaCare!Summary : Surgical Technologists assist in a variety of procedures at ThedaCare. In addition to general surgery, we provide care for service lines such as cardiac, orthopedic, urology, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, ENT, pain, vascular, robotics, and thoracic. Additional expertise and advanced training in areas such as Cardiac and robotics.We use the latest technology and techniques. Whenever possible, you assist in sophisticated, minimally invasive approaches that can lessen discomfort and speed healing of our patients.Types of general surgery include : AbdomenAcute careBreast and soft tissueCancerColorectalThe endocrine systemGastrointestinal tractThedaCare is on the leading edge of innovations with the best equipment, technologies and methods.Job Description : GET TO KNOW US!
- ThedaCare Perioperative Services - Surgical Technologists (CLICK HERE)Schedule :
- variable, mostly days with call rotation, 30 min response timeWhy you should consider a career as a Surgical Technologist with ThedaCare :
- Wide variety of skills, opportunity to learn and grow every day, family like team atmosphere, positive culture and team dynamic. The team truly puts the patients and each other first which makes for a great environment to work in.The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile / aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School diploma or GED preferred. Must be 18 years of age
- Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
- Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
- Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesScheduled Weekly Hours : 40Scheduled FTE : 1Location : ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt : No Learn More
