Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago

Kalamazoo Michigan, Kalamazoo County, MI, United States Ascension Full time
Details
  • Department: Surgery
  • Schedule: 7a-5:30pm, 4 days a week, one weekend per unit rotation, 3-4 call shifts per week, 2 holidays per year.
  • Hospital: Ascension Borgess Hospital
  • Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgical team to provide patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrate increasing knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: Highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources. Act as a resource person regarding instrumentation requirements, availability and set up. Able and willing to troubleshoot. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently. Willingness to assist circulator and takes initiative to ensure availability of necessary equipment. Expert in chosen specialty area; perform all specialty procedures independently, is identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty. Act as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management. Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills. Participate in monitoring and maintaining resources in specific department. Understand and contribute to the vision/mission and goals of the department. Work in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Handle and label medications on the sterile field under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.

  • Follow the aseptic technique standard within the surgical setting and corrects any break in technique.
  • Arrange operating room equipment and supplies following surgeons preference card and procedure requirements.
  • Follow policy and procedure standards for sponge, needle and instrument counts.
  • Receive, prepare and maintain tissue and lab specimens for pathologys.
  • Use the computer to pull preference cards and mark supplies used in room set up.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all specialty areas, roles and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist in the surgical setting.
  • The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and
    Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.

Education:

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Completion of an approved Surgical Technologist program prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.

Work Experience:

  • Two (2) years of current surgical technologist experience required.
  • If no qualified applicants apply, may consider candidates with less experience who have completed an approved Surgical Technologist program and are otherwise qualified.
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Preferences

Surgical Tech experience preferred, online Surgical Tech program candidates accepted, willing to train motivated candidates.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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