Surgical Technologist PRN BMH

BRONSON BATTLE CREEK; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and resilient team at Bronson Battle Creek as a Surgical Technologist. In this role, you will collaborate with RNs and surgeons to deliver safe and quality patient care during surgical procedures. We value positivity and are committed to improving the healthcare experience for our patients. If you possess the required certifications and are dedicated to exceptional patient care, apply now!

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited surgical technologist course is required.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
• On-the-job orientation from a qualified OR preceptor is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing and maintaining the surgical field.
• Evaluate and update case information for surgical procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and manage patient information properly.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Anticipation

Data Interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist certification

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Surgical Technologist PRN BMH

The Surgical Technologist works cooperatively with the RN Circulator, the surgeon, his or her assistants, and other medical personnel to provide efficient, safe, and comfortable care for the patient. The surgical technologist is directly responsible to an RN Operating Room Circulator and the OR Charge Nurse, Manager, or Unit Coordinator. The Surgical Technologist utilizes specialized knowledge to assess, plan, gather equipment, prepare, and maintain the surgical field, re-evaluating and anticipating the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient and the operative team as the operation progresses. Care is based on age specific current standards of practice. The surgical technologist must be sensitive to the patient's right to privacy and dignity at all times. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and specialized formal training from an accredited surgical technologist course or previous experience as a Surgical Tech required.

Surgical Technologist certification required.

On-the-job orientation from a qualified OR preceptor is required

• Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment and computer.
• Must be able to control confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.

Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
• Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
• Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
• Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
• Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
• Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
• Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed.
• Takes Specialty call (cardiac, ortho, neuro).
• Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Cost Center

5700 Surgery (BMH)

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Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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