CVOR Surgical Technologist (Pediatric Cardiac Surgery) - 1.0 FTE

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Small Hands. Big Hearts. Extraordinary Impact.

In our Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), skilled professionals come together to perform some of the most advanced cardiac procedures in healthcare. Behind every successful surgery is a Surgical Technologist who anticipates needs, promotes precision, and helps create the safest possible environment for children facing heart surgery.

If you thrive in a fast-paced surgical setting, have a passion for excellence, and want your work to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to join our team!

What You'll Do

• Function as a member of the surgical team who promotes safe patient care, prepares for surgical procedures and manages the sterile field, assists the surgeon by passing instruments/equipment and anticipating needs during surgical procedures.
• Understands and satisfies the supply, instrumentation and equipment needs from neonatal to adult patients.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role for most surgical procedures.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel in the surgical technologist role.
• Assists surgeon with draping the patient; passes instruments and sterile supplies to surgeon and assistants during procedures; holds retractors during cases when necessary; anticipates and responds to surgeon needs; assists with sterile dressing placement after closure of the surgical site.
• Receives and identifies surgical specimens to circulating nurse and places them in proper preservatives before passing to circulating nurse.
• Prepares for surgical procedures and assists with room turnover by arranging sterile set up of instruments, sponges, suture and other required items for a specific procedure; consults with physician before cases to ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are ready; assists with sponge and needle counts before, during, and after closing.

What We're Looking For

• Completion of a surgical technologist program required.
• 2+ years of CVOR surgical technologist experience required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required.
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting