Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
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Surgical Instrument Tech
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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System .
Overview GENERAL SUMMARY: Assists in providing an environment for quality patient care by cleaning, organizing, and preparing sterile operating rooms between surgical procedures, processing surgical instruments for flash and terminal sterilization, and maintaining room stock levels of essential supplies. Engages in direct patient care within the scope of preparation and training, including, but not limited to transportation of patients to and from the operation room.
Responsibilities
Utilize strict aseptic technique to open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for operating room procedures. Secure and prioritize equipment needs for procedures. Assemble and check functionality of suction system.
Complete case cart / locker requirements by adding supplies/instruments stored in the OR, refer to the preference card, and document as appropriate.
Clean, assemble, and label instruments for sterilization.
Operate flash sterilizer according to procedure, observing protocols for quality assurance.
Clean operating rooms and equipment following operative procedures.
Transport specimens, supplies and equipment as directed; transport patients to and from the operating room, monitoring for untoward reactions.
Provide relief coverage for clerical or custodial staff as needed; operate telephone, computer and floor wet vacuum; communicate in emergencies.
Prepare specialty supplies (e.g., sub packs, eye packs, cast supplies, breathing tubes, positional aides).
Maintain appropriate levels of supplies in operating rooms, rotate stock, and check for outdates.
Demonstrate and teach job duties during staff orientation and development.
Practice within OSHA guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
Support patient care activities within the scope of preparation and training, including but not limited to taking vital signs, patient positioning, feeding and dressing; assist with discharge of intravenous infusions where applicable.
Perform routine housekeeping chores and ensure clean, organized work areas.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information and adhere to mission, vision and values.
Work to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution; maintain good rapport with colleagues and customers.
Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma or GED required. Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
Experience:
Six months healthcare work experience or education.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally; concentrate and pay close attention to detail; prioritize multiple tasks; work with others in stressful situations with diplomacy and tact; see, hear and speak; stand, sit, bend, stoop, and move briskly; lift up to 40 pounds several times per shift; assist with lifting patients up to 250 pounds occasionally; grasp or grip repeatedly; push/pull carts and equipment up to 250 pounds with assistance and up to 150 pounds independently; basic problem solving; mechanical ability to disassemble/reassemble instruments and operate flash sterilizers.
Working Conditions Patient care environment with exposure to chemical odors, fumes, cleaning solvents and the like.
Supplemental Duties and Responsibilities
Actively participates in staff and in-service meetings.
Reports shortages of supplies to appropriate personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
Reporting Relationships Supervision is received from the Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room Services.
Equal Opportunity Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our posting reference: 00623731
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Employment type: Full-time
Shift: Rotating Shift
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Surgical Instrument Tech
role at
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System .
Overview GENERAL SUMMARY: Assists in providing an environment for quality patient care by cleaning, organizing, and preparing sterile operating rooms between surgical procedures, processing surgical instruments for flash and terminal sterilization, and maintaining room stock levels of essential supplies. Engages in direct patient care within the scope of preparation and training, including, but not limited to transportation of patients to and from the operation room.
Responsibilities
Utilize strict aseptic technique to open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for operating room procedures. Secure and prioritize equipment needs for procedures. Assemble and check functionality of suction system.
Complete case cart / locker requirements by adding supplies/instruments stored in the OR, refer to the preference card, and document as appropriate.
Clean, assemble, and label instruments for sterilization.
Operate flash sterilizer according to procedure, observing protocols for quality assurance.
Clean operating rooms and equipment following operative procedures.
Transport specimens, supplies and equipment as directed; transport patients to and from the operating room, monitoring for untoward reactions.
Provide relief coverage for clerical or custodial staff as needed; operate telephone, computer and floor wet vacuum; communicate in emergencies.
Prepare specialty supplies (e.g., sub packs, eye packs, cast supplies, breathing tubes, positional aides).
Maintain appropriate levels of supplies in operating rooms, rotate stock, and check for outdates.
Demonstrate and teach job duties during staff orientation and development.
Practice within OSHA guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
Support patient care activities within the scope of preparation and training, including but not limited to taking vital signs, patient positioning, feeding and dressing; assist with discharge of intravenous infusions where applicable.
Perform routine housekeeping chores and ensure clean, organized work areas.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information and adhere to mission, vision and values.
Work to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution; maintain good rapport with colleagues and customers.
Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma or GED required. Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
Experience:
Six months healthcare work experience or education.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally; concentrate and pay close attention to detail; prioritize multiple tasks; work with others in stressful situations with diplomacy and tact; see, hear and speak; stand, sit, bend, stoop, and move briskly; lift up to 40 pounds several times per shift; assist with lifting patients up to 250 pounds occasionally; grasp or grip repeatedly; push/pull carts and equipment up to 250 pounds with assistance and up to 150 pounds independently; basic problem solving; mechanical ability to disassemble/reassemble instruments and operate flash sterilizers.
Working Conditions Patient care environment with exposure to chemical odors, fumes, cleaning solvents and the like.
Supplemental Duties and Responsibilities
Actively participates in staff and in-service meetings.
Reports shortages of supplies to appropriate personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
Reporting Relationships Supervision is received from the Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room Services.
Equal Opportunity Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our posting reference: 00623731
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Employment type: Full-time
Shift: Rotating Shift
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