Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,457 per week
Froedtert Health is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Schedule-4x10’s with Tuesday’s off. 0630-1700
Requirements: 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience, -Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).
- Specialty -Orthopedics and Plastics
Top qualifications- Ability to work in the orthopedics and plastics service lines. Ability to scrub joints w/ revisions, spine, oncology (sarcomas, resections, etc), trauma, sports med, free/diep flaps. Ability and knowledge to work with multiple reps and systems (especially Styker and Synthes).
Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner! The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.
The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
Job Summary:
As a member of the healthcare team, the Surgical Technologist collaborates with the surgical team to provide patient care, ensuring that patient goals are met and the hospital's mission is carried out. The role adheres to the standards of practice set forth by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and hospital policy.The Surgical Technologist demonstrates critical thinking skills through problem-solving and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical procedure.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a sterile environment, monitor for breaks in sterility, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Independently scrub cases with expert proficiency for specialty and/or generalist case mixes.
- Utilize appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, and fiscally responsible service.
- Apply surgeons' preference lists to determine instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
- Use standardized set-ups when applicable and update preference changes with the Service Coordinator.
- Advocate for the patient in the intraoperative environment and ensure proper use of instrument tracking systems.
- Assist with room setup, positioning, and turnover of the OR suite in collaboration with the Circulating RN.
- Act as a resource for surgical personnel and independently handle on-call cases in assigned specialties.
- Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for sterilization and escalate repair issues as needed.
- Participate in ongoing educational activities, share findings with peers, and assist in evaluating competency levels of new staff.
- Maintain knowledge of departmental supplies and equipment and support cost-saving initiatives.
- Demonstrate flexibility with surgical schedules to support patient care needs and uphold professional conduct standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist (including Surgical Technician or Surgical Extern experience).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications:
- None specified.
RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
QUALIFICATION/LICENSUREWork Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Days
Froedtert Health Job ID #37438105. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
About Froedtert Health
The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.
For health care professionals, Froedtert Health provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration, and respect.
Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner!
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program