Surgical Technologist - OR

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

General Summary
Surgical Technologists are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the Operating Room to our Neuro-Opthy and Spine patient populations using State of the art technology such as robotics, 3D Cranial and Retinal programs, stealth navigation and O-ARM just to name a few. We are a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and providing Remarkable Care to EVERY PATIENT EVERY TIME. The position is Full Time. 5 - 8-hour days but on call and late-night shifts per week and weekend rotations required. Must be within 30 minutes of hospital when On Call.
Neuro/Ophthalmology/Spine Team
Alternating Day shift: 8am-430pm and 1030am-800pm

Requirements

• Associates degree in Surgical Technology OR two (2) years of surgical technologist experience
• No experience required with Associate’s degree; without Associate’s degree, two (2) years of surgical technologist experience required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, surgeons and other patient care personnel, often during emergency or stressful situations.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to organize and prepare operating room according to best practice methods and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate a large variety highly technical medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the division of nursing and Department of Surgical Services.
• Scrubs for surgical cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing, dons sterile gowns and gloves, and assists the surgical team with the same.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set up of instrument table with drapes, instruments and sutures required for procedure according to surgeon preference and maintains sterile field throughout the case.
• Passes instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assists during procedures, holds retraction devices, anticipates and responds to surgeon needs during course of surgery.
• Assists RN with circulating duties such as opening supplies, assisting with positioning, obtaining equipment and supplies, bagging sponges, and preparing the operative site.
• Passes surgical specimens to the circulating nurse with proper verbal identification of source of specimen, as verified by the surgeon.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments used during surgery; at the beginning of the case, before closing, final counts and when relieved at the end of the shift prior to end of case. Assists with dressing of operative site following closing.
• Operates and cares for surgical equipment, instruments and supplies per department policy and or manufacturer recommendations.
• Demonstrates current knowledge regarding development in surgical equipment and trends and techniques through appropriate in-service programs.
• Actively participates in Trinity Health quality improvement process through current problem solving and process improvement methods. Demonstrating continued support of the hospital’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Completion of required Healthstream and other educational requirements as identified.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DailyPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree