Surgical Technician / Tissue Processing Technician
Pay: 72 / hr - 77 / hr Location: Madison, WI Shift:
36 or 40 hours a week
First, second, or third shift
Must be more than 50 miles outside of Madison, WI to be considered
The Surgical Technician/Tissue Processing Technician isresponsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arrange surgicalequipment and adjust medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices arefunctioning properly. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arrangesinstruments, according to instructions
Assists team members to place and position patient on table
Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
Aids team to don gowns and gloves
Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood,and glucose for use during operation
Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors,cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon duringoperation.
Puts dressings on patient following surgery
Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and afteroperation
Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides andsterilizers
Cleans operating room
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per stateand/or client requirement
One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred(Tissue Processing Technologist – only)
Degree in biology related field which includes a degree /certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.