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MyMichigan Health · 4 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist II

Midland, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization seeking a Surgical Technologist II for the Operating Room. The role involves preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting surgeons by anticipating their needs, and ensuring all surgical supplies and equipment are ready and in working condition.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed

Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure

Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique

Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy

Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient

Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations

Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members

Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in performance improvement activities

Assists with orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development

Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care

Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars

Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life Support (BLS)Surgical proceduresOperating room competencyManual dexterityMicrosoft WindowsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

BLS: Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire or transfer

CST certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist completed within two years of hire date and maintained

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified with less than two years' experience

Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures

Expert skills in two specialty areas as described by the specialty coordinator of the service

Operating room competency must be maintained

Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups

Competency in Microsoft Windows

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling