Surgical Technologist Certified

Surgical Technologist Certified 🔍 Michigan, Port Huron New 📁 Technical 💼 McLaren Port Huron 📅    26001987 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for

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Operating Room Hours per pay period: 64

Schedule :

DAYS Position Summary:

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.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program. Certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). One (1) month of job-related experience and/or training. BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred:

One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.

CVOR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for surgical technologist practice scope. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique. Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems. Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately. Ability to work in stressful situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Additional Information Schedule:

Part-time Requisition ID:

26001987

Daily Work Times:

VARIABLE

Hours Per Pay Period:

64

On Call:

Yes Weekends:

Yes