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Oaklawn Hospital

Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services - Requisition #992040

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$50,858 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

PATIENT CARE TECH - SURGICAL SERVICES
Job Summary:
Transports patients throughout the Surgical Unit and assists with the preparation of patients for surgery.
Essential Functions:
Washes and shaves operation sites. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room. Assists with Operating Room preparation. Positions Patients in Operating Room
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Work experience in a hospital setting for at least 6 months, preferred. Must be able to communicate with patients and families and work in fast pace, stressful environment.
Working Conditions:
Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to continuously stand and sit (90% of time). May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time throughout the day. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068