Surgical Tech Specialist Cardiovascular
About The Position
To assist surgical team at the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms during operative procedures, by selecting, preparing and assembling sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, preparation and transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Precepting and training of employees in the scrub role within the CVC OR. Other related duties as assigned. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of an accredited or military surgical technologist program
- Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire
- Two years' experience as a surgical technologist, including at least one year of surgical technologist experience in a cardiovascular environment
- Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to scrub cardiac, general thoracic and vascular cases
- Experience with family centered care philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction
- Able to prioritize tasks quickly
Responsibilities
- Assist surgical team during operative procedures
- Select, prepare and assemble sterile equipment
- Pass instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team
- Assist with inventory
- Sterilization of instruments
- Prepare and select equipment for procedures
- Preparation and transfer of patients as needed
- Turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination
- Putting equipment back in place
- Precepting and training of employees in the scrub role within the CVC OR
- Other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- Flexible spending accounts
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Mental and emotional health programs
- Child Care Resources
- Life Insurance
- Legal Services Plan
- Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
