Surgical Technologist Job Pontiac area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Surgical Technologist I

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Employment type:

Full time. Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift.

Accountability Objectives

Functions as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative Standards, Association of Surgical Technologist Recommended Standards of Practice;
Perioperative policies and procedures in performing duties related to care of the patient during surgical intervention. Supports the SJMO Core Values and division beliefs during interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Position Qualifications

Education
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Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work experience. Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
Licensure / Certification
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Association of Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
Special Skill / Aptitudes
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Ability to lift, bend, push and pull a minimum of 30 pounds; ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of work time; interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, physicians, and various levels of hospital personnel; efficient and cost‑effective use of time, motion and materials; excellent customer service orientation.
Experience
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Minimum 18 months documented work operating room experience; previous experience working in moderately‑complex perioperative cases preferred.

Duties / Responsibilities

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and corrects any breaks in technique.

Participates in general cleaning, stocking and sterilization of instruments and supplies in the OR. According to policy and procedure, maintains a clean and safe OR environment.

Assists in setting up the OR with supplies, instruments and other equipment. Arranges supplies and instruments for efficient use during the surgical procedures. Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures as required.

Anticipates future supply and instrument needs of following room procedures to reduce room turnover between cases.

Assists with moving and positioning of patients pre‑op, intra‑op and post‑operatively.

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon when passing instruments, sponges, sutures, etc., during the surgical procedure. Also, anticipates the needs of the surgical team and assists efficiently within the sterile field as directed by the surgeon.

Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments and is jointly responsible with the RN circulator for ensuring counts are complete prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed.

Identifies and gives the specimen to the circulating RN as directed by the surgeon.

Participates, on a consistent basis, in the orientation and education of all operating room staff including entry level Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technologist Students.

Performs all duties in a manner consistent with safe patient care and according to specified policy and procedure. Respects confidentiality of patient records and information, patient’s right to privacy, dignity and safety.

Contributes to unit projects and assists in trial and evaluation of new surgical products and procedures.

Participates in continuing education/in‑service meetings, seeking opportunities for professional growth and development, maintaining a current continuing education record.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

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