Surgical Technologist

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Now offering a $10000 sign on bonus for full time and $5000 for part time Surgical Techs

UNIT SUMMARY:

Twenty-five operating rooms performing a vast variety of operative procedures/surgical specialties including Trauma and Open-Heart Surgery Programs. The department provides elective and emergent surgery Monday - Sunday 24 hours per day. Rotating call holiday and weekend assignments.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Surgical Technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the operating room environment is safe that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physicians performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist handles the instruments supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

BENEFITS:

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health dental vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings disability insurance identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments supplies equipment and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the briefing process.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with cleaning the operating room to facilitate turnovers.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices ensuring quality patient care.
• Assists in the development of a proper learning environment in relation to orientation and education of personnel and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood therefore that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• High school diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Prior training required by a hospital Surgical Technology or military program that meets the knowledge skill and ability required to perform the role.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one-year experience is preferred for all roles

Certification Licensure Registration:

• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
• Membership to the AST preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required.

Other Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills organizational skills and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment.

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Top 10 Hospitals in Michigan this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care for the greater Dearborn Michigan region since 1953. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics neurosciences (Stroke Center of Excellence) womens health heart and vascular and cancer care. Clinical staff here have the opportunity to participate in training for residents from Wayne States University School of Medicine.

ABOUT US (COREWELL HEALTH):

People are at the heart of everything we do and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes innovation strong community partnerships philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60000 dedicated people including more than 11500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals 300 outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration we are reimagining a better more equitable model of health and wellness.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!

• Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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