Surgical Technologist

Corewell Health•Dearborn, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of Surgical Technologists at Corewell Health. Now offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for full time and $5,000 for part time Surgical Techs UNIT SUMMARY: Twenty-five operating rooms performing a vast variety of operative procedures/surgical specialties including Trauma and Open-Heart Surgery Programs. The department provides elective and emergent surgery Monday - Sunday, 24 hours per day. Rotating call, holiday, and weekend assignments. GENERAL SUMMARY: Surgical Technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Prior training required by a hospital, Surgical Technology, or military program that meets the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the role.
BLS certification required.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
Minimum of one-year experience is preferred for all roles
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
Membership to the AST preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the briefing process.
Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assists other members of the team with cleaning the operating room to facilitate turnovers.
Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices ensuring quality patient care.
Assists in the development of a proper learning environment in relation to orientation and education of personnel and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Relocation assistance
Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all campuses
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings