Surgical Technician Troy Days FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

6h•Onsite

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 at the ambulatory surgery center. The role supports surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, assisting with patient positioning, and helping maintain supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an equivalent DMC surgical technician training program, an equivalent combination of training and/or experience, or an accredited surgical technician program.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
One to two years of experience as a surgical technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the first scrub role, directly assisting the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field.
Anticipate surgeons’ requests based on the type of case being performed.
Recognize and support second scrub duties, including holding retractors, sponging or suctioning the operative site, and applying electrocautery within the surgical technologist’s scope of practice as directed by the surgeon.
Collaborate with the circulating RN to account for countable items at the sterile field according to policy and procedure.
Assist the RN in gathering appropriate supplies for cases.
Identify specific care needs related to patients’ age and size.
Promote collaborative relationships with OR personnel by articulating practice issues and communicating constructively.
Develop and present product and equipment reviews for OR staff.
Analyze current preference card data and provide input on surgeons’ preference card content in collaboration with team members.
Collaborate with the nurse manager to determine capital budget needs.
Maintain adequate inventory levels of specialty supplies and implants.
Assist with preparation, maintenance, and after-care of OR supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions.
Wash and sterilize equipment when necessary, following manufacturers’ recommended instructions.
Assist team members in placing and positioning patients on the operating room table.
Scrub arms and hands appropriately and don a gown and gloves.
Help OR team members don gowns and gloves.
Apply dressings after surgery.