Surgical Tech

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their team at the DMC Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves assisting the surgical team in the operating room by handling surgical instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting patient safety during procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and completion of a surgical technician training program. This full-time position may involve night shifts as part of the surgical services team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of DMC surgical technician training program necessary.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in the OR with various duties.
• Handle surgical instruments and anticipate the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment.

Skills

Surgical instruments handling

Aseptic technique

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DMC surgical technician training program

Accredited surgical technician program

Job description

Detroit Receiving 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

• 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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Summary

Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 instruments 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.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.
• 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.
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patient for surgical procedures.
• May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse; prepares materials to be presented in departmental 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the DMC surgical technician training program.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
• One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Facility Description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well‑equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

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Job Information

Job: Surgical Services
Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Night