Surgical Technologist Certified

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

3d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists the operative team in delivering perioperative nursing care to help return patients to optimal health. The role supports the RN, surgeon, anesthesiologist, physician assistant, and perfusionist with pre-operative and post-operative functions; assists in cardiovascular procedures and serves as a first scrub or assistant in other specialties. The position serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The technologist maintains a safe patient-care environment, manages medications safely within the operative field, responds to emergency and disaster situations, and demonstrates competency with specified patient-care equipment. The role also supports surgeon-specific preference cards, maintains professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, and participates in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved program for OR Technologists or a minimum of three years of experience as a Surgery Technologist.
• Certification as an Operating Room Technologist; if not current, certification must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer.
• CPR issued by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of performing job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in basic and role-specific surgical technician skills.
• Assist the RN, surgeon, anesthesiologist, physician assistant, and perfusionist in perioperative nursing care, including pre-operative and post-operative functions.
• Manage medications safely within the operative field.
• Maintain a safe patient-care environment.
• Respond to real or simulated emergency and disaster situations according to established procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in using specified equipment required for patient care.
• Assist the RN in developing surgeon-specific preference cards.
• Maintain knowledge and skills through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Assist in cardiovascular procedures and serve as a first scrub or assistant in other specialties.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Provide age-specific care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients according to department standards.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED