Surgical Technologist | UMH-Sparrow Ionia
Sparrow•Ionia, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Under direction of a Physician or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses in the care of patients in the Operating Room.
Requirements
- Current BLS
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub tech program or Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a scrub tech.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Formal Aseptic Technique Training
- Demonstrate computer skills including word processing, databases and e-mail.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
- Assists the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedures and during room turnovers between procedures.
- Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
- Anticipation of needs for surgeon and passing of instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
- Functions as assistant, when needed.
- Obtains counts with circulating nurse.
- Cares for specimens according to procedure.
- Maintains proper care of instruments and supplies when procedure is finished.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
- Decontaminating and preparation for sterilization of instruments utilized during surgical cases.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
