Surgical Technician, OR, .F

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Job Description - Surgical Technician, OR, .5F (733) )

Job Description

Description

UP Health System puts the patient experience at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality of patient care, but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients  accomplish this by embodying a culture that is centered on our patients while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.

Working on the UPHSM team as a Surgical Technician puts you in a key role for many of our patients and physicians. You will work side-by-side with physicians in order to ensure that all materials necessary for the procedures at hand are prepared, you will also directly assist the physicians with the use of these materials. Patients will rely on you to make sure they are well taken care of and that their procedures are successful.

You will have the opportunity to interact with many of these patients in a friendly demeanor that will put them at ease.

You will be joining a cohesive team of individuals with many different skillsets which can provide you the opportunity to learn and grow. Techs will be able to hone their skills while helping to make a genuine difference in the patient experience. Candidates will have a personality that is open to learning and change as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure.

If you are the type of person who enjoys an ever-changing work environment where every day is different then we know you’ll thrive as a Surgical Technician.

• Our patients and the care they receive is our highest priority. An ideal candidate will take pride in putting their best foot forward every day to make sure that the UPHSM team has the patient on the forefront of everything we do.
• Moderate physical effort may be required including lifting 25 pounds or more, prolonged standing and walking, and manual dexterity.
• You’ll be working closely with physicians and surgeons, so being able to adapt quickly to many different personalities will be important for your success.
• Given the unpredictable nature of healthcare, there may be times when you will be asked to contribute more or less time than you are traditionally scheduled for.
• We believe in the power of a positive attitude, applicants who are excited to do their best for patients and are willing to learn and grow as part of a team will thrive with us!
• Applicants will have completed a certified surgical technology program

• Current knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Basic instrumentation knowledge
• An understanding of medical terminology

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Culture

• UPHSM is the largest specialty care hospital in the Upper Peninsula and is located in beautiful Marquette, MI just minutes from Lake Superior.
• We believe that attitude is everything, we do our best to make sure that our employees are excited to walk through our doors.
• We are proud to be located in a part of the country where employees and their families can enjoy the solitude of nature or the engagement and culture of a vibrant community.

• Employees enjoy a variety of benefits and perks including an extremely competitive and comprehensive insurance package as well as paid time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• UPHSM knows how important staying healthy is, so we are pleased to offer on and off-site gym discounts as well as incentives for leading a healthy lifestyle.
• Our on-campus cafeteria, the 'North Country Cafe,' offers delicious daily specials in addition to vegetarian and gluten-free options. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!