Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to support the OR team in Detroit. You will assist with instrument handling, aseptic technique, and patient positioning during surgical procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, certification desirability, and 1–2 years of experience. The position is full-time with day shifts and opportunities for professional development within a leading pediatric care network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
• One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on all operating procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Assist in transporting and positioning patients, and support the circulating nurse.
• May serve as second circulator and contribute to in-service education.

Skills

Surgical technician experience

Certified Surgical Technologist

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technician program/certification

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

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 & 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, auto & home insurance.

Note:

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

Job 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:

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.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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Job: Surgical Services

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

If Other Shift, Specify: 2/8's , 2/12's with some weekend and OC call obligations

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. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.