Surgical Technologist I

MyMichigan Health • Saginaw, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist I understand and demonstrate the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support credential, within 1 month of hire.
• SURGTECH: Cert Surgical Technologist credential. Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Graduate surgical technician waiting to take certification exam from an accredited program. Must have certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to position.
• Required Education: HIGH (High school or GED).
• Graduate surgical technician waiting to take certification exam. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer to position.
• Surgical Technologist I independently scrubs basic surgical procedures.
• Operating room competency must be maintained.
• Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Associate in Surgical Technology, certification in surgical technology CST.
• Surgical Tech who graduated with a certificate who holds the certification Tech in Surgery?Certified TS?C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
• Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.
• Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient, visitors, physicians, and co?workers.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development.
• Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
• Fulfills on?call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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