Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Surgical Technologist for their Labor and Delivery department. This role involves working 24 hours a week on 12-hour night shifts. The Labor and Delivery unit is well-equipped with private patient rooms and a comprehensive treatment team. The Surgical Technologist will play a crucial role in assisting surgical teams during various procedures within the unit, ensuring sterile techniques are maintained and anticipating the needs of surgeons.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience (minimum of 4 years) or Accredited Certification Program for Surgical Technology
• No experience required with Associate’s degree; without Associate’s degree, two (2) years of surgical technologist experience required.
• Certification required within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• None unless no degree

Responsibilities

• Scrubs for surgical cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing, dons sterile gowns and gloves, and assists the surgical team with the same.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set up of instrument table with drapes, instruments and sutures required for procedure according to surgeon preference and maintains sterile field throughout the case.
• Passes instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assists during procedures, holds retraction devices, anticipates and responds to surgeon needs during course of surgery.
• Assists RN with circulating duties such as opening supplies, assisting with positioning, obtaining equipment and supplies, bagging sponges, and preparing the operative site.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments used during surgery; at the beginning of the case, before closing, final counts and when relieved at the end of the shift prior to end of case.
• Assists with dressing of operative site following closing.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree