Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International•Haslett, MI

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About The Position

Red Cedar Surgery Center is hiring a per diem Surgical Tech! Welcome to Red Cedar Surgery Center Red Cedar Surgery Center has an immediate need for a per diem Surgical Tech! Red Cedar Surgery Center is a leading, accredited, out-patient surgical facility. Red Cedar Surgery Center is committed to providing our patients with an exceptional outpatient surgery experience in a comfortable environment. Red Cedar Surgery Center meets the highest industry standards for top-quality healthcare, is certified by Medicare, licensed in the State of Michigan and is accredited by the Joint Commission. In addition, Red Cedar Surgery Center actively participates in the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) program. Surgical Tech at Red Cedar Surgery Center Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of Scrub Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards
Inspects equipment for proper working condition
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
Arranges instruments according to given procedure
Confirms that instruments work properly
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status
Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow
Other duties may be assigned