Surgical Technologist - OR

Henry Ford Health•Rochester, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports Henry Ford Rochester Hospital’s mission and vision as part of the surgical team, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the surgical services team. The role prepares for and assists with surgical procedures while following accepted standards and department policies and procedures. The Surgical Technologist applies aseptic principles, maintains sterile technique, prepares the operating room and instruments, assists with patient movement and positioning, and scrubs for procedures in the assigned work area. The role anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, maintains accurate counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments with the RN circulator, and contributes to safe, respectful, confidential patient care. The position also includes maintaining the OR environment and supplies, supporting and precepting new personnel and students under RN direction, participating in unit projects and product evaluations, and maintaining continuing education and mandatory training. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires identifying age-related differences and adapting care to account for patients’ cognitive, religious, and cultural needs and preferences.

Requirements

BLS course required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
One of the following is required: military service training as a Surgical Technologist; LPN training as a Surgical Technologist; or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Nice To Haves

CST Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply aseptic principles, maintain sterile technique, and correct and report breaks in sterile technique.
Clean, stock, and sterilize instruments and supplies in the OR according to policy and procedure, maintaining an organized and safe environment.
Set up the OR with supplies and instruments and arrange them for efficient use during procedures.
Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments required for specific procedures.
Assist with moving and positioning patients before, during, and after surgery.
Scrub for all surgical procedures performed in the assigned work area.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs when passing instruments, sponges, and sutures, and assist the surgical team within the sterile field as directed.
Maintain accurate counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments and share responsibility with the RN circulator for ensuring counts are complete and accurate.
Serve as a resource and preceptor for new personnel and students collaboratively and under RN direction.
Perform duties consistently with safe patient care, policies, and procedures; respect patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and safety.
Contribute to unit projects and assist with trials and evaluations of new surgical products and procedures.
Participate in continuing education and in-service meetings, pursue professional development, and maintain current continuing education and mandatory education records.
Promote a positive work environment and demonstrate behaviors consistent with the stated standards of performance and code of ethics.
Adjust treatment style and expectations to account for age-related differences, cognitive function, learning ability, and patients’ religious and cultural needs and preferences.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested.