Surgical Technologist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
Company: Spectrum Health
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: September 18, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary
Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegatory
authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct
of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the
operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions
properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under
conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are
experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis
and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy,
surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies
to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and
diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist handles the
instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical
procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being
performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the
necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care
during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for
maintenance of the sterile field.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and
supplies for usage during the procedure.
- Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments,
supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the
procedure.
- Performs instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the
circulator.
- Participates in procedure final verification and during the
briefing process.
- Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile
field.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and
supplies to surgeon during procedure.
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the
procedure.
- Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate
- Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization,
when assigned.
- Assists other members of the team with cleaning the operating
room to facilitate turn overs.
- Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to
ensure quality patient care.
- Assists in the development of a proper learning environment in
relation to orientation and education of personnel and
students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma
- Preferred Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology
program.
- Required Prior training required by a hospital, Surgical
Technology, or military program that meets the knowledge, skill,
and ability required to perform the role.
- Preferred Membership to the Association of Surgical
Technologists (AST)
- 1 year of relevant experience Minimum of one-year experience is
preferred for all roles. Preferred
- CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 180 Days
preferred
- CRT-Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American
Heart Association
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50
lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10
lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
- Visual Acuity None = No; Seldom = Yes : Seldom
- Color Vision (Ishihara) Test None = No; Seldom = Yes : Seldom
Primary LocationSITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road -
Royal OakDepartment NameSurgery North Tower - Royal OakEmployment
TypeFull timeShiftRotating (United States of America)Weekly
Scheduled Hours40Hours of WorkvariedDays WorkedMTWThFSaSUWeekend
FrequencyEvery other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS -
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only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment
for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why
we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a
requirement for employment.Corewell Health grants equal employment
opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic
information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status,
or any other legally protected category.An interconnected,
collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole
selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a
health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients,
our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop
cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people
to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to
ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our
commitment to join our team.If you are a qualified individual with
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reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Keywords: Spectrum Health, Royal Oak , Surgical Technologist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus, Healthcare , Royal Oak, Michigan
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