Surgical Technician Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric medicine is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join their dynamic surgical team. This role involves assisting in operating procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. You will play a crucial part in preparing for surgeries, handling instruments, and supporting the surgical team. If you are passionate about pediatric care and eager to contribute to a leading hospital, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technician program is essential.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by scrubbing on all types of operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe OR environment and prepare necessary equipment.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Aseptic Technique

Patient Transportation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Surgical Technician Program

Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technician Full Time Days (2406004541)

Job Description

Surgical Technician Full Time Days - 2406004541

Description

Description :

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.

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

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.

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