SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - GI CENTER

Company: Aspirus
Location: Stevens Point
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!Aspirus is currently seeking a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to work at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital - GI Center.The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning and organizing supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Promotes education of self, peers and students. Collaborates with all surgical team members to assure the safe and efficient passage of a patient through surgery. The GI Surgical Techs provide coverage for procedures, scope cleaning, and the pre/posting of patients. They are also utilized as extra help in the OR on days for case support and other functions. In addition, these techs also help float to cover PACU as needed to help with staffing issues when minimal staffing numbers are required. The staff in this department also have to do the chart prep/preadmissions work for the patient charts.Hours: This position is Full Time; 0.9 FTE or 72 hours per pay period. Day/PM shifts: Varying start times, typically day shift and into early PM. Holidays: call approximately every 4th. On-call rotation: approximately every 4th weekend, plus call during the week.Experience/QualificationsKnowledge of surgical standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from a surgical technologist program or related field and/or three or more years of related experience in the operating room.Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program beneficial.One-year acute care surgical experience beneficial.Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist beneficial.Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.Employee BenefitsFull benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.PTO accrual from day one!Generous retirement plan with match available.Wellness program for employees and their families.Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is a fully accredited acute-care facility, offering expert, personalized care for residents of Stevens Point and Portage County. With more than 200 physicians, St. Michael's and our medical group provides a comprehensive set of acute-care options, including both innovative and proven treatment plans. Our broad range of services include all major specialties, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, ICU/CCU, diagnostic radiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational and behavioral health, pathology, and sleep diagnostics. To learn more about Stevens Point click the following link: here.Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.About the Stevens Point CommunityConveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you're on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name. The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmer's markets, and eating in distinct restaurants. Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries.Click here to learn more.Credentials:Essential: CPR or BLS

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