Surgical Technologist – Non Certified

McLaren Thumb Region; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Thumb Region seeks a Surgical Technologist – Non-Certified for full-time in Michigan. You will assist in the operating room, prep rooms and patients, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited surgical technology program, and BLS. One month of experience is expected; NBSTSA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program is required.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training is required.
• BLS certification is required.

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 the 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; tracks items used/performs instrument counts; collects and labels specimens; and helps dress a patient’s wounds. May transport the patient after the procedure.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program

BLS certification

NBSTSA certification

Job description

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST – NON-CERTIFIED – FULL TIME

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 the 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; track items used/perform instrument counts; collect and label specimens; and help dress a patient’s wounds. May transport the patient after the procedure.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification.

Preferred

• One year of experience in a medical setting.
• Certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26002152
• Daily Work Times: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes