Henry Ford Health
Surgical Technologist / Day Shift / Full Time / 7:00am - 7:30pm
Henry Ford Health, Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States, 48480
Surgical Technologist / Day Shift / Full Time / 7:00am – 7:30pm
Department:
Surgery Schedule:
40 hours per week, Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:30pm, Rotating holidays and Saturdays, Rotating night and weekend call Hospital:
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital Location:
Grand Blanc, MI Sign on bonus:
$7,500.00 General Summary
Provide technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in 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 to provide care to the age groups served. Perform other related duties as assigned. Comply with established standards and maintain department, unit, hospital policies and procedures including quality assurance, safety, and infection control. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and staff. Clean, dust, and organize cupboards, shelves, and equipment. Communicate and cooperate with others to achieve departmental objectives. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Attend required meetings, in-services, educational programs, continuing education, and self-development programs to stay abreast of current trends and demonstrate the ability to understand and perform procedures. Scrub and set up operating rooms with all necessary instruments and supplies in accordance with department policy and surgeon preferences and routines. 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. Assist in the transportation of patients. Assist scrub or circulating nurse as directed. Drape patient and prepare operative site with germicides; hold retractors as requested. Suture subcutaneously, utilize electric cautery, tie sutures using one- and two-handed techniques. Perform simple clamping, retracting, and suctioning. Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods used in the operating suite to new staff. Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, smears, cultures, and transport to laboratory for analysis. Assist in housekeeping tasks to clean rooms following surgery. Keep supplies and equipment organized; 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 in all specialty areas and rotate through all services. Assist OR RNs in coordinating supplies and/or operation of equipment off the field. Maintain, store, and locate adequate supplies in the OR, surgical suites, and supply rooms. Set up, run, and monitor equipment; notify supervisor of repairs as needed. Essential Functions: possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. Regular walking and the ability to stand for long periods. Ability to lift and move patients and perform repetitive physical activity. Working conditions: surgical suite; may be exposed to illness, infections, blood hazards, and hazardous chemicals. Attend new employee and department orientations. Requirements
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred. Education: Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program preferred or a 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 Shift: Day Job 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 We’re removing unnecessary boilerplate and focusing on the job as described.
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Department:
Surgery Schedule:
40 hours per week, Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:30pm, Rotating holidays and Saturdays, Rotating night and weekend call Hospital:
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital Location:
Grand Blanc, MI Sign on bonus:
$7,500.00 General Summary
Provide technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in 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 to provide care to the age groups served. Perform other related duties as assigned. Comply with established standards and maintain department, unit, hospital policies and procedures including quality assurance, safety, and infection control. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and staff. Clean, dust, and organize cupboards, shelves, and equipment. Communicate and cooperate with others to achieve departmental objectives. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Attend required meetings, in-services, educational programs, continuing education, and self-development programs to stay abreast of current trends and demonstrate the ability to understand and perform procedures. Scrub and set up operating rooms with all necessary instruments and supplies in accordance with department policy and surgeon preferences and routines. 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. Assist in the transportation of patients. Assist scrub or circulating nurse as directed. Drape patient and prepare operative site with germicides; hold retractors as requested. Suture subcutaneously, utilize electric cautery, tie sutures using one- and two-handed techniques. Perform simple clamping, retracting, and suctioning. Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods used in the operating suite to new staff. Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, smears, cultures, and transport to laboratory for analysis. Assist in housekeeping tasks to clean rooms following surgery. Keep supplies and equipment organized; 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 in all specialty areas and rotate through all services. Assist OR RNs in coordinating supplies and/or operation of equipment off the field. Maintain, store, and locate adequate supplies in the OR, surgical suites, and supply rooms. Set up, run, and monitor equipment; notify supervisor of repairs as needed. Essential Functions: possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. Regular walking and the ability to stand for long periods. Ability to lift and move patients and perform repetitive physical activity. Working conditions: surgical suite; may be exposed to illness, infections, blood hazards, and hazardous chemicals. Attend new employee and department orientations. Requirements
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred. Education: Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program preferred or a 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 Shift: Day Job 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 We’re removing unnecessary boilerplate and focusing on the job as described.
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