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MyMichigan Health · 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist III CST

Midland, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization seeking a Surgical Technologist III CST. The role involves filling the position of surgical technologist in the Operating Room, ensuring all supplies and equipment are ready for procedures, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting surgeons during operations.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies supplies and items on the physician preference cards. 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 patients, 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 and ongoing competencies

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

CST certificationBasic Life SupportSurgical procedures knowledgeOperating Room experienceSurgical technology programManual dexterityMechanical skillsMicrosoft WindowsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving skills

Required

Credential: SURGTECH: Cert Surgical Technologist

CST certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist completed and maintained within two years of the signature of job description

Initial certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is based upon satisfactory performance on the national certifying examination following completion of an accredited program in surgical technology

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Education: HIGH

Education: TECH

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

Operating Room Competency must be maintained

Surgical Technologist III is a certified surgical technologist with two or more years' experience

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

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

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

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

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