Surgical Technologist Non Certified

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, MI is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and staff in operating rooms and sterile environments. You will prepare patients, rooms and equipment for procedures and assist during surgeries as part of the surgical team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited surgical technology program, BLS certification, and at least one month of related experience or training. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring equipment and supplies are disinfected, assembled and functional.
• Maintains sterile field in the operating room.
• Assists during surgical procedures as part of the team.
• Delivers patient care and supports families with compassionate assistance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program

BLS certification

Job description

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.

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 surgical technologist experience.
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.

Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). F ormerly Liaison Council on Certification of Surgical Technologist.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010886
• Daily Work Times: 7p-7a
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No