Surgery Partners West Bloomfield , MI 48324
Posted 3 weeks ago
Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and CPR required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
HBefore an operation, surgical technologists elp prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
May assist with prep for patient procedure
May transport patients to the procedure room
May assist with positioning on the procedure table
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
Applies dressings
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
Cleans and restocks the procedure room
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
CST certification Required
Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Surgery Partners