Surgical Technologist I - Wknd - MyMichigan Health
Midland, MI 48670
About the Job
This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist I understand and demonstrate the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field. |
(30%) * 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. (30%) * 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. (30%) * Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique. (10%) * 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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
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Certifications and Licensures:
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Required Education:
Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Education: TECH
Equivalent Experience: For all Surgical Technologist I. 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. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice through 6 months to 1 year experience working in the medical center or similar setting.
Surgical Technologist I independently scrub in basic surgical procedures.
If career ladder implemented at medical center, Surgical Technologist I must complete skills/practice defined for a Surgical Technologist I.
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 and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
A surgical tech who graduated from a CAAHEP?accredited surgical tech program or military surgical tech training program. Associate in Surgical Technology, certification in surgical technology CST. Surgical Tech who graduated with a certificate who holds the certification Tech in Surgery?Certified TS?C preferred.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and
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Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Education: TECH
Equivalent Experience: For all Surgical Technologist I. 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. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Comments:
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
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