Surgical Technologists

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and residents during surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, preparing instruments, and ensuring a safe surgical environment. The position calls for completion of a Surgical Technologist program or considerable experience, with a preference for certification. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits effective from day one.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience.
• Ability to use software required for job functions.
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based systems.
• Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Selects and organizes surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintains sterile technique during procedures.
• Handles tissue during operative procedures and applies surgical dressings and drains.
• Maintains aseptic technique and a safe, calm environment in the operating room.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical anatomy

Aseptic technique

Communication with surgeons

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience

Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to all procedures.

Applies principles of asepsis and infection prevention.

Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.

Assists with position, prepping and draping of the patient.

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.

Assists with exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging.

Assists with the appropriate handling of tissue during the operative procedure.

Applies surgical dressings and appropriate drains.

Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for patients by ensuring appropriate supplies and equipment are readily available.

Exhibits professional behavior to peers which is demonstrated by maintaining and/or increasing skills needed for personal development, providing a cohesive team environment and proactive in problem solving.

Maintains cleanliness of assigned department including treatment areas and equipment.

Initiates appropriate responses and demonstrates proper judgement in critical situations.

Provides effective and appropriate communication with physicians to obtain efficient, cost effective quality care. Demonstrates aqbility to anticipate surgeon’s needs intraoperatively.

Sets up and maintains back table and mayo with appropriate instrumentation before and during surgical procedure.

Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.

Takes proactive role in cost containment by inventory control on all supplies.

Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established ines of authority and assists in idenfying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Codes and Levels

Surgical Technologists Job Code 1221 – Level I (Novive/Advanced Beginner)

A level 1 practitioner is a practitioner who has recently graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited program and has been employed for one year or less in the Surgical Technologist role. During their surgical orientation, the colleague will have completed a minimum of 80 surgical procedures in the role of first scrub. An emphasis will be placed upon the colleague completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures within all surgical specialties. This level corresponds with the novice and advanced beginner designations in Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory.

Surgical Technologists Job Code 1222 – Level II (Competent)

Level II is a Certified Surgical Technologists who has been employed for one year or more in the Surgical Technologists role and takes on greater responsibility in providing patient care. Level II practitioners demonstrate higher-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills along with mastery of the technical skills involved in the ST role. This corresponds well with the competent designation in Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory and is the minimum standard of practice for the ST role.

To be considered for Level II you must meet the following criteria:

1. Meets criteria stated in Level I.
2. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and competent practice in the first scrub role in the majority of surgical procedures.
3. Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques from multiple specialties.
4. Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
5. Regularly demonstrates critical-thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon.
6. Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.
7. Assists in performing circulating RN skills and tasks with prompting.
8. Participates in program to achieve Level III: Expert Practitioner.

Surgical Technologists Job Code 1223 – Level III (Proficient)

Level III is an advanced practitioner who thinks on a global level and participates in endeavors related to, but outside of, the surgery department. This level is characterized by self-directed practice, comprehensive knowledge and experience. The level III ST is considered an expert practitioner that is a resource for all specialties and colleagues.

To be considered for Level III you must meet the following criteria:

1. Meets the criteria stated in Level II.
2. Demonstrates superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
3. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in the first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures.
4. Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
5. Demonstrates leadership abilities.
6. Serves as a mentor and role model.
7. Belongs to at least one department or hospital committee.
8. Involved with community health promotional efforts and other related community services.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of department fiscal requirements.
10. Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.
11. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements.
12. Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.
13. Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and courses

Hours

• 40 Hours per week
• Days
• 8:45am - 5:15pm

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.

What the Surgical Technologist Will Do

• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to all procedures.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection prevention.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Assists with position, prepping and draping of the patient.
• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating, and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Assists with exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran