Certified Surgical Technologist (Part-time)

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Certified Surgical Technologist Location: Trinity Health Brighton Status: 56 hours/bi-weekly, Part-time, day shift Surgical Technologists are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the field of Operating Room technology to Neonates, Child and Adolescents and Adults and Geriatrics.
Requirement: Must live within 30 miles of Hospital for On-Call REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Education: Completion of an associate degree in Surgical Technology and active certification as a Surgical Tech OR two (2) years of surgical technologist experience and active certification as a surgical technologist.
Experience: No experience required with associate degree in surgical technology; without associate degree, must have two (2) years of recent surgical technologist training and experience in a full-service hospital and active certification as a surgical technologist.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, surgeons and other patient care personnel, often during emergency or stressful situations.
Analytical skills necessary in order to organize and prepare operating room according to best practice methods and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude to operate a large variety highly technical medical equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Supports the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the division of nursing and Department of Surgical Services.
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Scrubs for surgical cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing, dons sterile gowns and gloves, and assists the surgical team with the same.
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Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set up of instrument table with drapes, instruments and sutures required for procedure according to surgeon preference and maintains sterile field throughout the case.
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Passes instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assists during procedures, holds retraction devices, anticipates and responds to surgeon needs during course of surgery.
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Assists RN with circulating duties such as opening supplies, assisting with positioning, obtaining equipment and supplies, bagging sponges, and preparing the operative site.
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Passes surgical specimens to the circulating nurse with proper verbal identification of source of specimen, as verified by the surgeon.
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Counts sponges, needles, and instruments used during surgery; at the beginning of the case, before closing, final counts and when relieved at the end of the shift prior to end of case.
Assists with dressing of operative site following closing.
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Operates and cares for surgical equipment, instruments and supplies per department policy and or manufacturer recommendations.
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Demonstrates current knowledge regarding development in surgical equipment and trends and techniques through appropriate in-service programs.
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Actively participates in Trinity Health quality improvement process through current problem solving and process improvement methods.
Demonstrating continued support of the hospital’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
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Completion of required Healthstream and other educational requirements as identified.
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Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
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Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
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Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
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Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
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Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.
Together, we become our best selves.
A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.
Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.