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MyMichigan Health · 1 month ago

Surgical Tech

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MyMichigan Health is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Surgical Tech to fill the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. The individual will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting the surgeon, and ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedures.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed

Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure

Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique

Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy

Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient

Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations

Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members

Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in performance improvement activities

Assists with orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development

Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care

Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars

Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical procedures knowledgeSterile field maintenanceBasic Life Support (BLS)Surgical technology certificationOperating room competencyManual dexterityMicrosoft Windows proficiencyInterpersonal skills

Required

BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 1 month of hire or transfer

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program

Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification

Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Graduate surgical technician waiting to take certification exam or surgical technician not certified

Surgical Technologist I independently scrubs basic surgical procedures

Operating room competency must be maintained

Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner

A surgical tech who graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical tech program or military surgical tech training program

Associate in Surgical Technology, certification in surgical technology CST

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s)

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time

May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material

Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling

May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis

Physical Demand Level: Medium

Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs