Surgical Technologist - Cadillac, MI - ASC (PRN - On call/As needed)

Surgical Technologist - Cadillac, MI - ASC (PRN - On call/As needed)

• Contract
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status: PRN

More Than Just Care,It’sCommunity

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material.To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence,teamness, positivity, creativity,and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.

Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.

Be Well: Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

A Day In The Life

• The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the Operating Room surgical team. This position requires knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the application of principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
• Sets up sterile field and maintains according to department specific guidelines.
• Follows all department policies/procedures/guidelines relevant to intraoperative patient care procedures.
• Assisting surgeon during a procedure when requested and under direct supervision includes:· Holds retractors placed by surgeon.
• Cauterizes instrument placed by surgeon.
• Passes and places ties at the surgeon's request.
• CFA may assist with surgical wound closure at the surgeon's request per the Certified First Assistant Addendum to this job description.
• Delegated by the Director of Surgical Services the ability to stock non-controlled medications in multiple locations in the OR. Delivers non-controlled medications to the OR Suite/Pre-Op Holding at the request of licensed personnel.
• Performs within the parameters outlined in the surgical technologist performance standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for new department employees or students.
• Safety is a self-responsibility.
• Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines.
• Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
• Plan your actions to promote safety.
• Report any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

May assist the circulating nurse in the following manner:

• Assists in moving the patient to and from the surgical bed.
• Assists in positioning and prepping of patient for the procedure.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for flash sterilization.
• Assists in the application and securing of dressings and casts.
• Keeps surgeon's preference lists up-to-date.
• Has knowledge of where all supplies and equipment can be located in the department.

What’s Required

• Graduation of an approved Surgical Technology Training Program or Licensed Practical Nurse with previous scrub experience.
• BCLS required.
• Surgical Technologist certification required (C.S.T. or N.C.C.T.).
• Shifts: M-F on call as needed between6:30/7AM - 5/5:30PM

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.