Surgical Technician FT Rotating Shift Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies • Detroit, MI

12h

About The Position

Under direct supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Surgical Technician performs a variety of duties in the operating room and related areas to assist the surgical team. The role supports surgical procedures by preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining aseptic technique, handling instruments, assisting with patient transport and positioning, and keeping the operating room clean and safe.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an equivalent DMC surgical technician training program, an equivalent combination of training and/or experience, or successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• One to two years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for operating procedures; handle surgical instruments, sutures, and sponges; anticipate and assist with the surgeon’s needs.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and share responsibility with the circulating nurse for accounting for items during and after operations.
• Observe the patient’s condition in the operating room and report changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
• Prepare for scheduled procedures by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room, clean rooms, sterilize equipment, restock standard supplies, and help update surgical instrument sets.
• Maintain power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from the operating room, verify patient identity, and assist with lifting and positioning patients for procedures.
• May assist as a second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Prepare materials for departmental in-service education programs as assigned.
• Assist in trials and evaluations of new surgical products.
• Provide input to managers in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate on committees as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $13,500 sign-on bonus available with required relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED