Surgical Technologist- 36hrs/wk-Day Shift (8:30a-9p)

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Relocation available

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room for general to moderately complex procedures. You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment while anticipating the needs of the surgeon and team.

Responsibilities include patient preparation and transport, assisting with patient care duties, and responding to emergent situations according to established procedures. Day shift opportunities and related benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in the OR.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations per procedures.
• Must have completed Surgical Technology program or military medical training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology program or armed forces medical 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.

• SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBILE***
• Relocation Available**

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/Licensing Required

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

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services-Or
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable