CERT SURGICAL TECH

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the CERT SURGICAL TECH is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nurses in the care of patients in the operating room. This role involves maintaining knowledge and practice of aseptic technique, preparing the sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgeon during procedures, and functioning as a second assisting technologist. The position also includes maintaining equipment, supplies, and environmental safety, staying updated on surgical procedures and instrumentation, and potentially serving as a preceptor for new associates and students.

Requirements

Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
BLS from the American Heart Association
High School Diploma/GED
Completion of accredited course in surgical technology.
Skilled in utilizing a variety of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other Hospital Associates.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position

Nice To Haves

Previous surg tech experience
Associates degree

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
Assist the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedure and during turnovers between procedures.
Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
Anticipates needs for surgeon and the passing of instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
Obtains counts with circulating nurse during the surgical procedure.
Cares for specimens according to procedure.
Maintains proper care of instruments/supplies when procedure is finished.
Functions as second assisting technologist, assisting the surgeon and/or first assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out technical tasks. This function does not suture, clamp, dissect and/or insert probes or other instruments into a body cavity.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and environmental safety.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees and ect.
Functions as preceptor to new Associates and students.