What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist | UMH-Sparrow Ionia position at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow?
Job Opportunity Job ID: 54842 Positions Location: Ionia, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Under Description:
Positions Location: Ionia, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Under direction of a Physician or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses in the care of patients in the Operating Room.
Essential Duties
General Requirements Current BLS
Work Experience
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate computer skills including word processing, databases and e-mail. Excellent verbal and communication skills
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Requirements
Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Positions Location: Ionia, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Under direction of a Physician or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses in the care of patients in the Operating Room.
Essential Duties
- This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Maintain knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
- Assists the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedures and during room turnovers between procedures.
- Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
- During the surgical procedure:
- Anticipation of needs for surgeon and passing of instruments and supplies;
- Functions as assistant, when needed;
- Obtains counts with circulating nurse;
- Cares for specimens according to procedure;
- Maintains proper care of instruments and supplies when procedure is finished.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
- Decontaminating and preparation for sterilization of instruments utilized during surgical cases
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
General Requirements Current BLS
Work Experience
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub tech program or
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a scrub tech.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate computer skills including word processing, databases and e-mail. Excellent verbal and communication skills
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Requirements
Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Experience Level New Grad