Surgical Technician

$13,500 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience Tenet Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program and employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder childcare, auto and home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Under direct supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures & sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as necessary. Maintains strict aseptic technique and jointly ensures all instruments are accounted for during and after the operation. Observes patient’s condition while in the OR and 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 and…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. Facility Description DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Job: Surgery/SurgicalPrimary Location: Detroit, MichiganFacility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s HospitalJob Type: Full TimeShift Type: Rotating #J-18808-Ljbffr