Surgical Technologist Senior
About the role
To assist surgical team at the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms during operative procedures, by preparing sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile equipment for the operation
- Pass instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team
- Auxiliary support during surgical procedures
- Inventory and sterilization of instruments
- Select and prepare equipment for procedures
- Transfer and turnover of instruments to CSR/Decontamination
- Putting equipment back in place
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program
- Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist
Desired Qualifications
- Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist
- Experience with cardiac, general thoracic and vascular cases
- Family centered care philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction
- Able to prioritize tasks quickly
Benefits
Michigan Medicine offers excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day. There is also a 2:1 match on retirement savings. Other benefits include:
- Work schedule: Full time, 40hrs; All positions are Day shift with Afternoon or Night shift rotation as well as midnight, weekend and holiday on-call/ shift obligations.
- Union Affiliation: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).
Pay
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Schedule
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