What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - 1.0 Full Time Day Shift - Henry Ford Macomb Hospital position at Henry Ford Health System?
**$7,000 Sign-On Bonus**
General Summary:
Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general to moderately complex surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of the assigned surgical procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgeon and surgical team members. Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Full time benefits are offered.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program required.
Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.
Surgical Technologist certification required or 3-5 years of experience supporting complex high acuity surgical volume, as defined above, in lieu of a certification.
- S ix (6) months specialized patient care training in the armed forces in lieu of graduating from a ST program.
- Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
- Department: Operating Room - HFMH
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
