Surgical Technician

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

HSAs/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital in Michigan seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves scrubbing on procedures, handling instruments and maintaining strict aseptic technique under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing for operations, arranging equipment, assisting in patient transport and assisting the circulating nurse. Minimum HS diploma with an accredited program; AST certification is desirable and 1–2 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is desirable.
• One to two years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles instruments, sutures & sponges, and assists the surgeon while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures and ensures necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
• Maintains a clean and safe OR, sterilizes equipment, restocks supplies and assists in updating instrument sets.
• Assists in transporting patients to/from the OR, verifies identity, and helps with positioning.
• May assist as second circulator, supports in-service education, and contributes to policy development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited surgical technician program

Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (DESIRABLE)

1–2 years experience as a surgical technician (PREFERRED)

Job description

**$13,500 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience**

DMC 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 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

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.

• 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.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists 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.

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