Surgical Technician (Non-Certified) PRN

Lakes Surgery Center Lakes Surgery Center 2300 Haggerty Rd Suite 1000 West Bloomfield, MI 48323, USA JOB TITLE : Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) PRN SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Qualifications An accredited surgical technologist program graduate preferred but not required. Must be certified to perform CPR with a preferred 2 years of clinical experience as a surgical technologist. Must have experience with scrubbing Ophthalmology/Cataract cases Essential Functions Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjusts and checks it to ensure it is working properly. Gets patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Transports patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and covers them with sterile surgical "drapes." Observes patients’ vital signs, checks charts, and assists the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Holds retractors, cuts sutures, and helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Helps prepare, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. Operates sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and helps operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, helps transfer patients to the recovery room and cleans and restocks the operating room. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical/Mental Demands Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients. Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. Ability to use a computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the surgical technologist process. Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication. Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members. Busy multi-specialty OR environment. Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Surgery Partners, Inc.