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Froedtert

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST EXTERN, FMFH - SURGERY

Froedtert Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, US

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

What do people say about us….

  • Clear sense of purpose" and meaningful work.
  • Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
  • Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
  • Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

FTE: 0.001000

Standard Hours:8.00

Shift: Shift 1

Variable (days and/or PMs) depending on applicant's school schedule. No holidays/weekends.

Job Summary:

Develops competencies in and demonstrates ability to perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist (ST). Functions under direct supervision of the Surgical Technologist trainers progressing to performing ST duties and ST decision making. Completes a training program from an accredited technical school and demonstrates progressive competencies to include collaboration with surgical team members to provide procedural care for patients and support for surgeons, insuring that the goals of the surgery team are carried out. As a member of the Operating Room (OR) healthcare team, supports the surgical team in the OR with preparing the OR room with needed supplies and equipment, provides support to the OR team during surgery by obtaining needed supplies/instruments to provide patient care in the OR.

Other information:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If a current Froedtert Health employee, must have at least 1 year of employment with Froedtert Health and must be in good organizational standing. If an external candidate, must have at least 1 year of consistent employment, preferably in a healthcare setting.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: None.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technologist program.

EDUCATION PREFERRED: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

TRAINING REQUIRED: None.

TRAINING PREFERRED: None.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: None.

SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: None.

LICENSURE REQUIRED: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 30 days of hire.

LICENSURE PREFERRED: None.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  • Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available


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 engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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