Surgical Technologist Level 3
Milwaukee, WI
Voca Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Shift: 1st 4x10 Hr. Must be certified. 

.-Uses excellent surgical technique, helps set-up the room with the Circulating RN by opening supplies, assisting with positioning, and helping with the turnover of the OR suite.-Act as a resource for all surgical personnel.-Independent in all on-call cases in assigned specialty and/or generalist case mix, if call is a requirement for role.-Ensure instrumentation is sterile for use by inspecting sterilization indicators, parameters and measures.-Inspect and properly prepares surgical instruments for sterilization and/or storage.-Escalate repair issues to appropriate personnel.-Demonstrate superior knowledge and expert practice in advanced surgical procedures.-Seek knowledge and competence that reflects current professional practice and promotes critical thinking.-Participate in ongoing educational activities and shares findings with peers and team.-Contribute to a work environment conducive to the education of healthcare professionals and assists educators with evaluation of competency levels of new staff.-Seeks clinical experiences that promote an increase in knowledge for self and others.-Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the location of supplies and equipment within the department and assists with how to appropriately utilize said items.-Completes delegated tasks from ST Coordinator/ST Educator (FMLH) or PDC for the teaching of the ST student and the orientation of new employees, within the teaching guidelines of the procedure and policy of the surgery department.-Participates in preceptor classes and maintains yearly preceptor competency.-Develops effective communication strategies and collaborates with individuals and departments in the conduct of professional practice.-Demonstrates flexibility in respect to the surgical schedule to support patient care needs.-Maintains and practices Surgical Technology, with dignity and respect to the highest standards of professional conduct and patient care.-Exhibits team building ability and shares knowledge and expertise to encourage all students and new staff to become an important part of the surgical team.-Demonstrates knowledge of department fiscal responsibilities.-Supports and participates in departmental cost saving initiatives. Looks for cost saving opportunities and escalates ideas to Service Coordinator and OR Manager.-Participates in inter-professional teams to evaluate current practice and develop improvement strategies (i.e. Shared Governance). nullSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (this one (1) year may include a combination of Surgical Technician experience or Surgical Extern experience.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A null Required Skills: [ "STERILE ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE", "SURGICAL CASE SCRUBBING", "RESOURCE UTILIZATION", "SURGEON PREFERENCE LIST APPLICATION", "INSTRUMENT TRACKING SCANNING SYSTEM"] Additional Skills: [ "PRECEPTOR COMPETENCY", "INTER-PROFESSIONAL TEAM COLLABORATION", "SURGICAL TECHNIQUE", "SURGICAL INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION", "ADVANCED SURGICAL PROCEDURES", "CRITICAL THINKING", "EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION", "COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES", "TEAM BUILDING", "DEPARTMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY", "COST-SAVING INITIATIVES"]Education: Required Education:-High School Diploma or equivalent.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Certification as a Surgical Technologist.-American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).