Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Location: Grand Rapids, MI Duration: 13 Weeks Contract Schedule: Days, 7am to 7:30pm, 12-hour shifts

Summary: The Surgical Technologist maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed. Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. May serve as a Preceptor.

Responsibilities:

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.
• Works proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties.
• Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on.
• Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Able to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team.
• Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Intact sight and hearing.
• Eye/hand coordination required, especially when loading/cutting sutures and instrument handling.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Client or American Heart Association - Required upon start.