Surgical Technologist III Open Heart Surgery
MyMichigan Health
Midland, Michigan
This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist III understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.
*UP TO A $20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS* |
(30%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies supplies and items on the physician preference cards. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
(30%)* Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
(30%)* Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
(10%)* Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.
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Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential: SURG TECH: Cert Surgical Technologist
Equivalent Experience: CST certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist completed and maintained within two years of the signature of job description. Initial certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is based upon satisfactory performance on the national certifying examination following completion of an accredited program in surgical technology.
Essential: true
Required Education:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Equivalent Experience: Associate 's degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
Essential: true
Education: Tech
Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Essential: true
Other Information:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co?workers.
Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Surgical Technologist III is a certified surgical technologist who has been employed for more than 5 years in the operating room. These individuals take on greater responsibility in providing patient care by being an expert in three specialty areas as described by the specialty coordinator of the service. These practitioners demonstrate problem solving skills along with higher level of critical thinking skills. These practitioners also precept individuals and participate in education of staff if needed.
Operating Room Competency must be maintained If career ladder implemented at medical center, Surgical Technologist III must complete skills/practice defined for a Surgical Technologist III as stated in the career ladder.
Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Associate in Surgical Technology, certification in surgical technology CST. 5 years of operating room
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