Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare operates DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Michigan. The Surgical Technician role supports complex operating room procedures, maintains aseptic technique, and collaborates with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

The position requires completing a surgical tech program or equivalent training, with a preference for CST certification and 1–2 years of OR experience. It involves standing for long periods and willingness to be on-call.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
• One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical tech program or completed on-site DMC surgical program.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all operating procedures; handles instruments and supplies; assists surgeon and circulator.
• Prepares for scheduled procedures; ensures equipment and supplies are ready.
• Maintains clean, aseptic OR environment and restocks supplies; assists in instrument set updates.

Skills

Surgical technologist certification

Surgical technician experience

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technician program training

On-site DMC surgical program

Job description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C 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 C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• 1. Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures & sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique, assumes joint responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes patient's condition while in the OR; reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
• 2. Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.*
• 3. Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment. Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets. Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.*
• 4. Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patient for surgical procedures.*
• 5. May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials to be presented in dept in-service education programs as assigned. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products. Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department. Participates on committees as assigned.*
• 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.*

Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent and... Equivalent DMC surgical technician training program or... Equivalent combination of training and/or experience or... Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• 2. Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable.
• 3. One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.
• 4. Previous experience preferred.
• 5. Graduate of an accredited surgical tech program or completed on site DMC surgical program.
• 6. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• 7. Must be able to lift 5#s.
• 8. Call commitment required

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Job

Laboratory and Clinical Technicians

Primary Location: MI-Commerce Township

Hospital/Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type: Rotate

FTE : 1.000000