Surgical Technologist Certified

McLaren; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

7am–5:30pm shift

Job summary

McLaren in Michigan is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons in the operating room. You will prepare patients, rooms, and equipment for procedures, assist during surgeries, and maintain sterile fields throughout the operation.

The role also involves clerical duties and ensuring compliance with HIPAA/OSHA in a fast-paced hospital setting. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited surgical technology program, NBSTSA certification, and a valid BLS.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist (NBSTSA).
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• Valid BLS certification with a 90-day window to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, disinfects equipment and ensures readiness.
• Maintains sterile field and supports aseptic techniques.
• Assists during procedures as part of the surgical team.
• Prepares patient skin, positions patient and monitors vital signs.
• Passes instruments, assists with sutures and specimen labeling.
• Ensures rooms are clean, sterile and stocked for next case.
• Performs clerical duties and supports staff as needed.
• Delivers compassionate care to patients and families.
• Adheres to HIPAA, OSHA and infection-control policies.

Skills

Surgical scrub technique

Sterile field maintenance

Vital signs monitoring

Patient positioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

Tools

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary: Assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures. Assists during those procedures as part of the surgical team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
2. Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
3. Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
4. Prepares patient’s skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
5. During surgery performs scrub functions including passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons, may cut sutures, tracking items used/performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens taken and helping dress a patient’s wounds. May transport patient after procedure.
6. Ensures that operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to next procedure.
7. Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining logs, pulling up and/or entering patient information, doing inventory and supporting the administrative and clerical staff as needed.
8. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
9. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
10. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• Valid BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association. Will be given 90 days from time of hire to obtain certification

Preferred:

• One year of experience in a medical setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 7am-530pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes