Surgical Technologist Certified

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and the perioperative team in the operating room. You will prepare rooms, ensure sterile technique, and support patients through pre- and intra-operative phases.

The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, NBSTSA certification, and BLS certification, with a willingness to work full-time, variable hours including on-call and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist (NBSTSA).
• BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring equipment and supplies are disinfected and ready.
• Maintains sterile field and assists in perioperative care.
• Prepares patient skin and positions patient for surgery; monitors vitals when applicable.
• Performs scrub duties during surgery and assists surgeons with instruments and counts.
• Transports patients post-procedure and helps maintain OR readiness.

Skills

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Sterile Technique

EMR Familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Dept: Operating Room

Hours per pay period: 72

Schedule: Full-time, Variable, On Call: Yes, Weekends: Yes

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

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
• Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Prepares patient's skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
• 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.
• Ensures that operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to next procedure.
• 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.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• 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 (1) month of job‑related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for surgical technologist practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.