What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Hours | Schedule:
Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
What the Surgical Technologist Will Do:
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Hours | Schedule:
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift
- 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
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition Reimbursement
Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
What the Surgical Technologist Will Do:
- Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to all procedures.
- Applies principles of asepsis and infection prevention.
- Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
- Assists with position, prepping and draping of the patient.
- Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating, and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
- Assists with exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging.
- Completion of a Surgical Technologist program; or six years of surgical tech experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
- Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
- Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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