Surgical Technologist, Obstetrics

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Position Summary for Surgical Technologist, Obstetrical Assists the Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and nursing personnel before, during and after deliveries. Inventories, rotates, maintains, and restocks supplies, instruments and equipment in appropriate areas as needed. Picks up and delivers specimens, equipment, meal trays, blood products and stat pharmacy orders. Answers telephone takes and relays messages, and sorts and files reports. ▪Answers patient call lights, takes patient vital signs and assists with patient hygiene as directed by an RN. What the Surgical Technologist, ST will do: Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns. Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution. Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure. What the Surgical Technologist, ST will need: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience Preferred; Certified Surg Tech and Associates Degree in Surgical Technology Preferred; One year Surg Tech experience What the Surgical Tech will work: -24 hours per month minimum -days and night shifts available Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surg Tech and Associates Degree in Surgical Technology
• One year Surg Tech experience

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and nursing personnel before, during and after deliveries.
• Inventories, rotates, maintains, and restocks supplies, instruments and equipment in appropriate areas as needed.
• Picks up and delivers specimens, equipment, meal trays, blood products and stat pharmacy orders.
• Answers telephone takes and relays messages, and sorts and files reports.
• Answers patient call lights, takes patient vital signs and assists with patient hygiene as directed by an RN.
• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees