Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: Rochester, MI 48307
Duration: 3+ Months contract (Possible Extension)
 
Schedule Notes: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
 
On-Call Requirement:

• 2–3 weeknight on-call shifts every 6 weeks
• On-call hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling or surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
• Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
• Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

• Scrubs on general surgical procedures.
• Prepares operating room by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
• Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Displays cost-consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.

• Physical ability to lift and move patients.
• Physical ability to push, pull and/or lift case carts, instrument trays and equipment.
• Able to work in a patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to information, hazardous gases.
• Prolonged standing and walking.

• 1–2 years of Surgical Technologist experience

• Experience with joint procedures and/or robotic surgery
• Ability to lift and move patients
• Ability to push, pull, and lift case carts, instrument trays, and equipment
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods