Surgical Technologist / 20 Hours / Day Shift / 6:00am - 2:30pm

Henry Ford Health; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team during general to moderately complex procedures. The role involves handling instruments, supplies and equipment, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and team.

The technician will assist with patient preparation and transport, provide specific patient care duties, and respond to emergent situations per procedures. High school diploma or GED is required, with Surgical Technology training or armed forces

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technology program or six months specialized patient care training in the armed forces required.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in the operating room; ability to assist surgeons and care team.

Responsibilities

• Handle surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during general to moderately complex procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
• Assist with patient preparation, transport, and general patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Patient care

OR assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology program or armed forces training

Job description

General Summary

Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general to moderately complex surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of the assigned surgical procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgeon and surgical team members. Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or six (6) months specialized patient care training in the armed forces required.
• Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred but not required.