Surgical Technician Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in various surgical procedures. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant training, with certification highly desirable. Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care in a pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program or equivalent training/experience.
• One to two years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures, handles surgical instruments.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring necessary equipment is ready.
• Maintains a clean and safe OR environment.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Patient Transport

Education

High school diploma

Accredited surgical technician program

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technician Full Time Days (2506001157)

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

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, and sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique and assumes joint responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring all items are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes patient's condition in the OR and reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
2. Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring 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 areas.
4. Assists in transporting patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
5. May assist as a second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials for department in-service education programs, assists in trial and evaluation of new surgical products, and provides input in developing policies and procedures. Participates on committees as assigned.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Job: Laboratory and Clinical Technicians

Primary Location: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift Type: Days

FTE: 1.0

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