Surgical Technologist III

MyMichigan Health; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room at the Surgical Technologist III level. They understand surgical procedures, ensure all supplies and equipment are available and in working condition, and assemble sterile instruments for use.

They anticipate the needs of the surgeon and help maintain the sterile field. This role maintains accurate counts of medications, sharps, instruments and sponges, participates in regulatory surveys, and supports performance

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent Experience: Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Verifies supplies and items on the physician preference cards and accounts for supplies for accurate patient charges.
• Maintains the sterile environments and monitors the sterile field, recognizing breaks in technique.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner and keeps an accurate count of medications, sponges, instruments and sharps.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred

Job description

Summary

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist III understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Summary

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist III understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• (30%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies supplies and items on the physician preference cards. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
• (30%)* Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
• (30%)* Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
• (10%)* Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true
• Credential: SURGTECH: Cert Surgical Technologist
• Equivalent Experience: CST certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist completed and maintained within two years of the signature of job description. Initial certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is based upon satisfactory performance on the national certifying examination following completion of an accredited program in surgical technology.
• Qualification Source:
• Essential: true

Required Education

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent Experience: Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred.

Education Specialization

• Essential: true
• Education: TECH
• Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Education Specialization

• Essential: true

Other Information

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.