Surgical Technologist Certified

McLaren Health Care•Bad Axe, MI

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. The role prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for surgical procedures and assists as part of the surgical team during those procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete an accredited surgical technology training program and hold Surgical Technologist certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), with at least one month of directly related clinical experience; or hold Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and have two years of experience working as a non-certified Surgical Technologist.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms and ensure equipment and supplies needed for procedures are disinfected, assembled, and in working order.
Prepare and maintain the sterile field in the operating room.
Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
Prepare patients' skin for surgery and move and position patients in the operating room.
Monitor vital signs and observe patient status.
Perform scrub functions during surgery, including passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons.
Cut sutures as needed.
Track items used and perform instrument counts.
Collect and label specimens taken during surgery.
Help dress patients' wounds.
Transport patients after procedures as needed.