Surgical Technician

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Education opportunities

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tenet Detroit Receiving Hospital seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team in the OR and related areas. Under supervision, you will handle instruments, maintain aseptic technique, and support patient care during procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical tech program, and AST certification preferred. Usually 80 scheduled hours per week with Day shift; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of accredited surgical technician program preferred.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists desirable.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on operating procedures; handle instruments, sponges and sutures; assist surgeon as needed.
• Maintain aseptic technique and assist circulating nurse; monitor patient condition in OR.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for scheduled procedures; verify identity and positioning.
• Restock and sterilize equipment; ensure proper instrument sets.
• Assist with transport of patients to/from OR and support in department in-services.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technician program

Certification by AST (ASCA)

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technician (2606002412)

Job Description

Description

Description : 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.

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.

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

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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Primary Location

DMC Receiving Hospital

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type : Days

FTE : 1.000000

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.