Surgical Technologist
Careers Integrated Resources Inc
Atlanta, GA
Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: Clinton Township, MI
Duration: 3 Months+ contract (Possible Extension)
Schedule Notes: 2 days a week (8 hour shift) & 2 days a week (12 hour shift).
Note: This will be a 4 day work week working 2 days a week (8 hour shift) & 2 days a week (12 hour shift) 1 Saturday every 5 week (12 hour shift) Hours: 6:50am - 3:20 pm 6:50 am - 7:20 pm.
Job Summary:
· Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling or surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
· Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
· Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities:
· Scrubs on general surgical procedures.
· Prepares operating room by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
· Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
· Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
· Displays cost-consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
· Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.
Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Required Certification & Licensure:
· Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.
Skills:
· Physical ability to lift and move patients.
· Physical ability to push, pull and/or lift case carts, instrument trays and equipment.
· Able to work in a patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to information, hazardous gases.
· Prolonged standing and walking.
Schedule Notes:
· 1–2 years of Surgical Technologist experience