Operating Room Surgical Technologist - 12-Hour Shifts, Full-Time

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and residents by selecting and passing instruments, organizing supplies, and maintaining aseptic technique in the operating room. You will perform reprocessing activities, ensure proper sterile boundaries, and support the team throughout 12-hour day shifts, including weekends.

Required: graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and certification within one year; ongoing certification and strong

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Certification Examination required within one year of employment.
• Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Trinity Health in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and residents by selecting and passing instruments, organizing supplies, and maintaining aseptic technique in the operating room. You will perform reprocessing activities, ensure proper sterile boundaries, and support the team throughout 12-hour day shifts, including weekends.

Required: graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and certification within one year; ongoing certification and strong