Surgical Technician Same Day Surgery Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Detroit is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team in the OR. The role involves maintaining aseptic technique, preparing for surgeries, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have experience and certification in surgical technology.

Benefits

$13,500 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a surgical technician preferred.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; assists the surgical team.
• Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment.
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Aseptic Technique

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Surgical Technician Program

Job description

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

DMC Harper University Hospitalhas distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

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.

Job: Surgery/Surgical

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Shift Begin: 7:00 AM Shift End: 5:30 PM

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