Surgical Technician Same Day Surgery Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their dynamic operating room team. You will play a crucial role in assisting surgical procedures, maintaining surgical instruments, and ensuring a safe environment for patient care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, ideal for motivated professionals looking to advance their career in surgery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; surgical technician training preferred.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
• 1-2 years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring all materials are available.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment, and assists with patient transportation.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Patient Transport

Surgical Instrument Handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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