Open Heart Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns. Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution. Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Associate Degree Program for Surgical Technology or Certification Program for Surgical Technology.
• Certification must have been maintained since receiving it.
• BLS required.
• Must have at least one (1) year of inpatient Surgical Technologist experience.
• Must be able to take required call for the open-heart team.

Nice To Haves

• Certification: For the Associate Degree Program and Certification Programs; it should be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Previous job training for surgical tech position will be acceptable with a Certification of Surgical Technology.
• ACLS preferred.
• Preferred one (1) year of Cardiovascular Services experience or open-heart surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree