<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3><ul> <li>Location: Franklin, WI</li> <li>Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital</li> <li>Department: Surgical Services</li> <li>Schedule: Days l Full-time</li> </ul> <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul><li>Lead surgical site optimization by expertly positioning patients and utilizing stabilizing equipment to ensure maximum surgical access, clinical safety, and patient comfort.</li><li>Create a clear operative field through precise tissue manipulation and retraction, providing surgeons with the high-fidelity visualization necessary for successful procedural outcomes.</li><li>Execute advanced hemostasis techniques to manage blood flow during procedures, ensuring patient stability and the integrity of the surgical site.</li><li>Support the seamless transition to recovery by expertly closing body planes and securing drainage systems to promote optimal wound healing and post-operative care.</li><li>Collaborate as a core surgical team member to prepare specialized instrumentation and resources, ensuring the operating suite is primed for efficiency and surgeon-specific requirements.</li></ul><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3>Licensure / Certification / Registration:<ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.</li></ul>Additional Preferences: <ul><li>12 hr shift, (3) day a week position with a rotating day off and variable start times between 0530-0700. Call is a requirement on weeknights, weekends and holidays</li></ul><h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><div> <ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li>Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</li> <li>Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li> <li>Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li> <li>Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</li> <li>Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</li> <li>Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</li> <li>Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</li> </ul> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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