OB Scrub Tech

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Livonia, MI is seeking an OB Surgical Technician to join our care team on a part-time basis with rotating shifts. The role involves assisting with surgical procedures, preparing the OR, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting the surgical team and patient care continuum.

Under supervision, you will transfer instruments, monitor aseptic technique, participate in counts, and communicate important patient information to the circulating nurse.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent.
• Specialized training in the Armed Forces or equivalent experience.
• Surgical Technician Certification preferred.
• BLS Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with surgical procedures, providing instruments, supplies and equipment with aseptic technique.
• Prepares OR by checking case cart and opening instruments aseptically.
• Maintains sterile field and assists during procedures with necessary instruments, sponges, sutures and meds.
• Participates in sponge, needle and instrument counts and supports the circulatory nurse.
• Transports instruments and supplies and assists as a Surgical Service assistant as needed.
• Communicates patient condition changes to the circulating nurse to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Specialized training in the Armed Forces

Surgical Technician Certification Preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

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  An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team as aOB Surgical Technician

  
  
  
  

  • The Surgical Technician, under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room with possible rotation to other Surgical Services departments.

  
  

  • Assists with surgical procedures, providing the surgeon with the necessary surgical instruments, supplies and/or equipment with maximum efficiency and optimum maintenance of aseptic technique.

  
  

  • Prepares operating room for surgery by checking the case cart and preference sheet, and aseptically opening instruments, supplies and/or equipment.

  
  

  • Sets up and maintains sterile field, and assists during the case by providing the surgical team with the necessary surgical instruments, sponges, sutures and medications.

  
  

  • Demonstrates theory and skill of surgical asepsis by maintaining and assisting efficiently within the sterile field.

  
  

  • Participates with the sponge, needle and instrument counts.

  
  

  • Performs duties under the direction of the registered nurse circulator.

  
  

  • Communicates to the circulating nurse all pertinent information for continuity of patient care.

  
  

  • At the completion of the surgical case, assists in room clean-up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies and trash from OR room.

  
  

  • Demonstrates ability to function in all surgical specialties and performs assignments with minimal assistance.

  
  

  • Transports laboratory, surgical instruments and/or supplies as needed/requested.

  
  

  • May be utilized to perform in a capacity of a Surgical Service assistant.

  
  

  • As the patient advocate, notifies appropriate member of the health care team of observed condition or change in condition of the patient to provide continuity of patient care.

  
  
  
  


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REQUIRMENTS

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or




• Specialized training in the Armed Forces or




• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Surgical Technician




• Surgical Technician Certification Preferred.




• BLS Certification

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an 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.