Surgical Technologist Apprentice

McLaren Health Care • Caro, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, Surgical Services Educator or department leadership provides surgical assistance in the operating room and assisting with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Operating Room job shadow
• BLS certification
• MedCerts online training - 288 hours
• In-Person OR simulation lab/sterile processing - minimum of 48 hours
• Completion of 125 cases with preceptor oversight
• Certification as Tech in Surgery, TS-C (NCCT) within two years of completion of online training.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical services or sterile processing experience
• Direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and setting up the operating room
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures
• Assists in terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases and after the last case each day
• Creates and maintains sterile field for surgical procedures
• Assists with maintaining records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.

What This Job Offers

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