Surgical Tech- Ambulatory Surgery Center- TEMPORARY - Green Bay, WI

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This position will work 32 hours per week and is a Temporary position which will work approximately 3 months from date of hire
Surgical Tech

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Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in ensuring optimal surgical outcomes by maintaining sterile environments, preparing operating rooms, and assisting in surgical procedures. Responsibilities include following meticulous sterile techniques and assembling necessary surgical instruments and supplies according to physician preference cards. This role involves inspecting all equipment for functionality, ensuring it meets the specific requirements for each procedure. The Surgical Technologist consistently adheres to aseptic techniques when handling sterile packages, setting up for surgeries, and providing intraoperative support, contributing to the highest standards of patient care and safety.

What you will do

• Perform and strictly adhere to aseptic techniques, ensuring a sterile field and surgical instruments remain uncontaminated throughout the procedure. Prepare the O.R. suite by setting up instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes according to surgery type and surgeon's preferences.
• Properly clean, sterilize, and store surgical instruments, ensuring they are in working condition before procedures. Accurately count sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery to prevent retention of surgical items.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs, passing instruments, supplies, and medications quickly and efficiently during procedures. Assist with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of the incision site as needed. Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure seamless operations during surgery. Maintain effective communication with the team to meet all patient needs throughout the procedure.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines. Monitor and manage the overall safety of the operating room environment.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of an approved surgical tech program Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Surgery Tech Experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Creates a safe work environment for self, others, and patients by complying with Safety
• Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress. Remains calm and follows directions
• Knows and properly applies principles of the Exposure Control Plan
• Proactive in recognizing and reporting safety hazards.
• Must display excellent teamwork
• Possess critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Required

Physical Demands

• Sit - Occasionally
• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Drive - Rarely
• Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
• Bend (Neck) - Frequently
• Bend (Waist) - Frequently
• Squat - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
• Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
• Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
• Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
• Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Hearing Requirements

• Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
• Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

• Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
• Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Green Bay,WI