Tenet Healthcare
Job Description - Surgical Technician – SDSC (2506004058)
DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s Hospital
is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, childcare, dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder‑care, auto and home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures, and sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique and shares responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring all instruments are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes the patient’s condition in the OR and reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready for use.
Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment. Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets. Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning patient for surgical procedures.
May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials for presentations in departmental in‑service education programs as assigned. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products. Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department. Participates on committees as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; include relevant DMC surgical technician training program or equivalent combination of training and/or experience; successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable.
One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.
Facility Description DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s Hospital
has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Tenet participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. WOTC: https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax.
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is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, childcare, dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder‑care, auto and home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures, and sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique and shares responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring all instruments are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes the patient’s condition in the OR and reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready for use.
Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment. Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets. Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning patient for surgical procedures.
May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials for presentations in departmental in‑service education programs as assigned. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products. Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department. Participates on committees as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; include relevant DMC surgical technician training program or equivalent combination of training and/or experience; successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable.
One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.
Facility Description DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s Hospital
has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Tenet participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. WOTC: https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax.
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