Surgical Technician

Tenet • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tenet Healthcare is committed to providing quality care delivered by compassionate people, offering an enriching and rewarding environment with resources, tools, and support for employees to serve patients and customers. The company is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, believing in an environment grounded in the health and well-being of all people, fostering positive work environments and exceptional patient care through diversity of thought, background, and experience. DMC Harper University Hospital, a specialty referral hospital known for surgery, medicine, clinical expertise, and innovative research, provides exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Surgical Technician, you will work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on patients' lives. Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, this role performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures & sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique, assumes joint responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation.
• Observes patient's condition while in the OR; reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment. Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets. Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patient for surgical procedures.
• May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials to be presented in dept in-service education programs as assigned. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products. Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department. Participates on committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees