Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International; Boyne City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Michigan Surgical Suites in Boyne City, MI, is seeking a per diem Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. You will help ensure sterile technique, assemble instruments, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and maintain instrument cards and supplies for efficient case flow.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, Scrub Technician Certification, and BLS. Per diem status includes eligibility for benefits per employment rules and potential for variety in case

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Inspects equipment and ensures proper working condition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and prepares sterile packages and instruments.
• Maintains instrument cards and surgeon preference cards.
• Documents patient care records and communicates patient status as needed.
• Supports room turnover and patient flow throughout the day.

Education

High School Diploma / GED; Scrub Technician Certification Program

Job description

Northern Michigan Surgical Suites has an immediate need for a per diem Surgical Tech to join the team!

Welcome to Northern Michigan Surgical Suites

At Northern Michigan Surgical Suites we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Surgical Tech at Northern Michigan Surgical Suites

Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition
• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
• Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
• Arranges instruments according to given procedure
• Confirms that instruments work properly
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
• Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
• Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
• Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
• Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
• Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• Certification as required by state and/or center.
• 1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS Certification.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

*PRN/per diem employees are only eligible for 401k.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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