Surgical Technologist Non Certified

McLaren Health Care • Caro, MI

7h

About The Position

Position Summary: Assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures. Assists during those procedures as part of the surgical team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved on the job training curriculum and/or comparable work experience.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification.
• Orthopedic Experience Needed

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a medical setting.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for surgical technologist practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
• Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Prepares patient's skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
• During surgery performs scrub functions including passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons, may cut sutures, tracking items used/performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens taken and helping dress a patient's wounds. May transport patient after procedure.

What This Job Offers

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