Surgical Technologist I - WKND

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

11h•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

Graduate surgical technician waiting to take certification exam from an accredited program. Must have certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to position.
Certified surgical technologist with less than 2 years of experience.
Surgical Technologist I independently scrubs basic surgical procedures.
If career ladder implemented at medical center, Surgical Technologist I must complete skills/practice defined for a Surgical Technologist I.
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.
A surgical tech who graduated from a CAAHEP accredited surgical tech program or military surgical tech training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
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.

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.