Surgical Technologist

Job Title : Surgical Technologist

Job Location : Rochester, MI

Job Duration : 3 Months + (Possibilities of Extension).

Shift : 3 Days / week (7AM to 7 : 30 PM) call is 2-3 weeknight shifts from 7p to 7a every 6 weeks to back up the in-house team. Response time is 1 hour

Job Summary :

• Scrubs on general surgical procedures.
• Prepares operating room by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
• Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Displays cost consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.
• Makes necessary supply deliveries to unit and ancillary departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean room environment; keeps room free from clutter, cleans and stocks rooms, returns equipment and supplies to designated storage locations, helps maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care and privacy.
• Maintains confidentially of patient and department care information.
• Participates in discussions with the Unit Manager / Supervisor regarding job enrichment and career progression.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in ongoing department specific educational programs.
• Actively participates in audit monitors and department task forces.
• Supports administrative and department governance changes to job role and operations.
• May train / precept new employees in the Surgical Technologist l role within core assignment.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in ongoing department specific educational programs.
• Assist RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients from the OR