Henry Ford Health
Surgical Technologist - 40 Hours - Midnight Shift
Henry Ford Health, Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States, 48480
Overview
Surgical Technologist - 40 Hours - Midnight Shift Join to apply for the
Surgical Technologist - 40 Hours - Midnight Shift
role at
Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
in Grand Blanc. Responsibilities
Provide technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in providing patient care as assigned and directed in all types of operations. Work in accordance with established standards of performance and the philosophy and objectives of the nursing department. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to age group(s) served. Perform other related duties as assigned. Comply with department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures including quality assurance, safety, and infection control. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and staff. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Attend required meetings, in-services, educational programs, continuing education, and self-development programs. Scrub and set up operating rooms with necessary instruments/supplies in accordance with department policy and surgeon preferences. Update doctor-specific preference cards. Observe aseptic technique. Prepare and assist with surgical procedures. Clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize equipment and instruments. Perform preps in nursing units as necessary and assist in transportation of patients. Drape patient and prepare operative site with germicides; assist as requested with retractors. Suture subcutaneously, utilize electric cautery, and tie sutures using one- and two-handed techniques. Perform simple clamping, retracting, and suctioning. Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods used in the operating room to new staff. Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, smears, and cultures; transport to laboratory for analysis. Assist in housekeeping tasks to clean rooms following surgery; keep supplies and equipment organized and ensure unused equipment and supplies are stored properly. Work with the perioperative team to provide total care and have operating knowledge of equipment and instruments needed for all surgical procedures. Demonstrate competency across specialty areas and rotate through all services. Assist OR RNs in coordinating supplies and/or operation of equipment off the field. Ensure supplies and equipment are organized and properly stored. Set up, run, and monitor equipment and notify supervisor of any repairs needed. Maintain patient, physician, staff communications effectively. Maintain, store, and locate adequate supplies in the OR, surgical suites, and supply rooms. Observe working conditions in a surgical suite; may be exposed to patient illness, communicable diseases, blood hazards, and hazardous chemicals. Attend new employee and department orientations. Position Details
Location: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital — Grand Blanc Shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am (Night) Sign-on Bonus: $7,500 Requirements
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from NBSTSA preferred. Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program preferred or minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Surgical Technician, or minimum of one (1) year experience working as a Certified Surgical Technician. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital Department: Surgery 001 Union Code: MIGRA AFSCME Local 3518 Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
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Surgical Technologist - 40 Hours - Midnight Shift Join to apply for the
Surgical Technologist - 40 Hours - Midnight Shift
role at
Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
in Grand Blanc. Responsibilities
Provide technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in providing patient care as assigned and directed in all types of operations. Work in accordance with established standards of performance and the philosophy and objectives of the nursing department. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to age group(s) served. Perform other related duties as assigned. Comply with department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures including quality assurance, safety, and infection control. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and staff. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Attend required meetings, in-services, educational programs, continuing education, and self-development programs. Scrub and set up operating rooms with necessary instruments/supplies in accordance with department policy and surgeon preferences. Update doctor-specific preference cards. Observe aseptic technique. Prepare and assist with surgical procedures. Clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize equipment and instruments. Perform preps in nursing units as necessary and assist in transportation of patients. Drape patient and prepare operative site with germicides; assist as requested with retractors. Suture subcutaneously, utilize electric cautery, and tie sutures using one- and two-handed techniques. Perform simple clamping, retracting, and suctioning. Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods used in the operating room to new staff. Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, smears, and cultures; transport to laboratory for analysis. Assist in housekeeping tasks to clean rooms following surgery; keep supplies and equipment organized and ensure unused equipment and supplies are stored properly. Work with the perioperative team to provide total care and have operating knowledge of equipment and instruments needed for all surgical procedures. Demonstrate competency across specialty areas and rotate through all services. Assist OR RNs in coordinating supplies and/or operation of equipment off the field. Ensure supplies and equipment are organized and properly stored. Set up, run, and monitor equipment and notify supervisor of any repairs needed. Maintain patient, physician, staff communications effectively. Maintain, store, and locate adequate supplies in the OR, surgical suites, and supply rooms. Observe working conditions in a surgical suite; may be exposed to patient illness, communicable diseases, blood hazards, and hazardous chemicals. Attend new employee and department orientations. Position Details
Location: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital — Grand Blanc Shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am (Night) Sign-on Bonus: $7,500 Requirements
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from NBSTSA preferred. Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program preferred or minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Surgical Technician, or minimum of one (1) year experience working as a Certified Surgical Technician. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital Department: Surgery 001 Union Code: MIGRA AFSCME Local 3518 Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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