Surgical Technician Job Detroit Maine USA,Healthcare

Position: Surgical Technician OR Full Time Days
Location: Detroit

Surgical Technician OR Full Time Days

DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and cosmetic services. Its joint replacement program features minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgeries that attract patients from across the country. The hospital operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals nationally to receive a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care.

Responsibilities

Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures and sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique, assumes joint responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes patient’s condition while in the OR; reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.

Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.

Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment. Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets. Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.

Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patient for surgical procedures.

May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse. Prepares materials to be presented in department in-service education programs as assigned. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products. Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department. Participates on committees as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalent DMC surgical technician training program or …
Equivalent combination of training and/or experience or …
Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable.
One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred.

Skills Required

Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and efficiently with nursing and medical staff in stressful and emergency situations.
Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, and lifting.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity including ability to see fine discriminate detail, to pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, etc.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.

Job Information

Primary

Location:

DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital

Job Type: Full time

Shift Type:
Days

Job Number:

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