UWHC Surgical Technologist - Obj/Sr
Location: , Wisconsin
Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is hiring UWHC Surgical Technologist - Obj/Sr right now, this position will be settled in Wisconsin. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Posting Summary
The UWHC Surgical Technologist - Objective has the responsibility of preparing the Operating Room prior to surgery, providing assistance! to the surgeon during surgery, caring for the patient during surgery and caring for the instruments and supplies used in surgery. The UWHC Surgical Technologist - Objective, under the supervision of an RN, can perform all of the functions described, with little or no guidance. Educational activities are directed toward updating knowledge and both refining and broadening skills. The UWHC Surgical Technologist - Objective demonstrates willingness to teach skills and share knowledge. The UWHC Surgical Technologist - Objective is a Surgical Technologist with less than one year of clinical experience involving complex multi-service populations. The UWHC Surgical Technologist is an on-the-job learning position which requires the frequent direct supervision by an RN. This individual possesses knowledge and skills required to assist in effectively caring for patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Qualifications
1. Succe! ssfully completed an accredited surgical technologist program ! or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
2. Successful completion of service specific portion of the UWHC Surgical Technologist competencies
3. Strong communication skills/guest relations.
4. Ability to function effectively as a team player.
5. Excellent organization priority setting skill.
6. On-call required. Call response time of 45 minutes (45 minutes from phone call, dressed in scrubs and reporting to charge nurse.) (For Inpatient and AFCH staff only, excluding permanent night rotation)
7. Physical Requirements: Medium - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Multiple Posting Levels
These positions are being posted at multiple levels: Objective and Senior. Selection will be based on seniority as follows: Senior then Objective.
Pay
This is a Represented position and falls into Pay Grade P. The salary! range begins at $20.56 per hour. Education, experience, tenure and internal equity may be taken into consideration when job offers are extended.
Work Schedule
Eight-hour shifts to cover operational needs, 24 hours/day, with call and triage responsibilities. Call coverage requires that you be on the unit and ready within 45 minutes of the call. Shift rotations vary between Day/Evening or Day/Night and are subject to availability. Permanent PM shift available.
Benefits
This position is in the "WSEU" Benefits package. UWHC employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.
- Vacation (14 days)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Holidays (9 days)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Sick Leave (13 days/year)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement (covered in ! the Wisconsin Retirement system on day 1)
- Tuition Reimbursemen! t
- Worker's Compensation
- Employee Reimbursement Account (ERS)
For addition information, please look on the uwhealth.org website in the careers section.
Staffing Team
Contact Julie Schrader for more information at jschrader@uwhealth.org or at 608-264-9136.
Who We Are...
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 566 bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
UW Ho! spital and Clinics offers:
- More than 900 active medical staff and more than 80 outpatient clinics.
- Six intensive care units (trauma and life support, pediatric, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery) with 83 total beds .
- Nine satellite locations .
- One of only two organizations in Wisconsin with designated level One Adult and Pediatric trauma centers.
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This position will be started on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:55:57 GMT
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