Surgical Technologist

McLaren Health Care•Mount Clemens, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
One month of job-related experience and/or training.
BLS certification - American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent
If working in the Family Birthing Center, must possess a diploma, certificate or Associates degree in Surgical Technology.
6 months of Surgical Technologist experience in a Surgical Center/OBGYN environment
A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for surgical technologist practice scope.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to work in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a Surgical Center/OBGYN environment

Responsibilities

Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
Prepares patient's skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
During surgery scrub functions include passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons, may cut sutures, tracking items used/performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens taken and helping dress a patient's wounds. May transport patient after procedure.
Ensures that operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to next procedure.
Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining logs, pulling up and/or entering patient information, doing inventory and supporting the administrative and clerical staff as needed.
Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols
Prepares labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum (LDRP) rooms ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
Prepares sterile delivery tables ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for a vaginal delivery are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
Ensures that newborn warmers are stocked and in working order in LDRP room.
Ensures that LDRP rooms are clean and stocked prior to next admission.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.