Surgical Technologist - Full Time (36 hrs/wk) - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the West Bloomfield Hospital OR. You will handle surgical instruments, supplies and equipment, support the surgeon and team, and assist with patient preparation and transport to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.

Under supervision, you will respond to emergent situations, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to efficient operating room workflows in a day shift role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technology program or 6 months specialized patient care training in the armed forces required.
• Knowledge of OR procedures and patient care to assist surgeons and team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Patient care assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

6 months armed forces patient care training

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
• Department: HFWB Operating Room
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable