CERT SURGICAL TECH

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

1d

About The Position

General Purpose of Job:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nurses in the care of patients in the operating room.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

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.
• During the surgical procedure: 1) Anticipates needs for surgeon and the passing of instruments and supplies, 2) Obtains counts with circulating nurse. 3) Cares for specimens according to procedure, 4) Maintains proper care of instruments/supplies when procedure is finished, and 5) Functions as second assisting technologist, the second assisting surgical technologist assists 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees