Saint Joseph Mercy Health System · 3 weeks ago
Surgical Technologist
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSaint Joseph Mercy Health System is a prominent healthcare organization dedicated to compassionate care. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist who will assist surgeons and residents by managing surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring a sterile environment, and maintaining patient safety during procedures.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
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 ability 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 lines of authority and assists in identifying 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
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience
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
Preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
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
Company
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
St. Joseph mercy ann arbor is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in ann arbor, michigan.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joyce Young
Regional Vice President/CNO, SJMHS, SE Michigan Hospitals
Michelle Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Senior Partner
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