Surgical Technologist Non Certified

McLaren Health Care•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

Assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. Prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for surgical procedures and assists as part of the surgical team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following qualifications: completion of an accredited surgical technology training program with at least one month of directly related clinical experience; completion of the Surgical Technologist Apprentice Program with Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) within one year of program completion; or two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms and ensure equipment and supplies are disinfected, assembled, and working properly.
Prepare and maintain the sterile field in the operating room.
Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
Prepare patients’ skin for surgery; move and position patients in the operating room; monitor vital signs and observe patient status.
Perform scrub functions during surgery, including passing sterile equipment to surgeons, cutting sutures as needed, tracking items and performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens, and helping dress wounds.
Transport patients after procedures as needed.
Clean, sterilize, and stock operating rooms before the next procedure.
Perform clerical duties, including ordering supplies, maintaining logs, accessing or entering patient information, conducting inventory, and supporting administrative and clerical staff.
Provide compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Ensure compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.