Surgical Technician Rotating Shift FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies • Detroit, MI

6h

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 in a pediatric hospital setting, including preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining a safe and aseptic environment, and assisting with patient transport and positioning.

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.

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

• Scrub for operating procedures; handle surgical instruments, sutures, and sponges; anticipate the surgeon’s needs and assist as necessary.
• 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 staff.
• Prepare for scheduled procedures by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room; clean rooms, sterilize equipment, restock standard supplies, and assist with updating surgical instrument sets.
• Maintain power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from the operating room, verifying patient identity, and 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 with 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, with required amount of relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

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