SURGICAL TECHNELOGIST

Located in Troy, Michigan, UnaSource Surgery Center provides multi-specialty outpatient surgery to infants, children, adults and seniors. Formed in 2002 and designed for patient comfort and surgical efficiency, we have five operating room and 18 private patient care suites and treat over 7,000 patients each year.

Our medical staff includes more than 100 physicians, all of whom are board-Certified, The physicians represent seven different medical specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat), Ophthalmology, Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Podiatry and Urology.

The expertise, kindness, compassion and personalized attention we give to our patients and their families sets us apart from the rest. If you want to work in a place that puts patients and families first, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of other, and a place where you can grow personally and professionally than we want to know more about you.

Surgical Technologist

The surgical technologist serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. Assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area i.e. scrubbing, assist scrubbing, assist RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies, equipment and environmental service duties. Performs other duties as requested. Requires high degree of responsibility, confidentiality, and discretion. Remains calm and effective in stressful situations and provides support in emergency situations. Ensures safe, effective, and efficient patient care to achieve desired patient outcomes and optimal patient satisfaction. Able to prioritize, organize, multi-task, and take direction. Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail. Supports the organization mission and vision. Promotes teamwork and functions as a team member providing care that encompasses compassion, collaboration, and trust. Possesses a moral obligation to promote the welfare, health, and safety of the patient, and to advocate on the patient’s behalf whenever necessary.

Planning

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Clean operating room between cases.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Prepare cases for next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.

Scrubbing

• Know principles and methods of sterilization.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Assist with induction and anesthesia.
• Verify name, strength and dosage of medication with circulator; confirm and label and place on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands and floor.
• May help transport patient and restock the operating room.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of surgical technologist policies and procedures in compliance with licensure and accreditation.
• Knowledgeable of suture technique and retracting.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Verbal skills to effectively listen and communicate.
• Math skills to count sponges, sutures, sharps and instrumentation accurately.
• Reading skills to read preference cards, charts and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age specific criteria.
• Demonstrate competency in total joint and spine intraoperative nursing
• Annual completion of specified mandatory in-services.
• Annual completion of six hours of total joint and spine specialty education.

Physical Characteristics

• See well enough to read written/typed material, monitors, gauges, printouts, computer screens, etc.
• Speak well enough to communicate with physicians, coworkers, patients and families.
• Hear well enough to interact with all contacts and hear alarms and monitor signals.
• Mobility to stand, walk, run, and respond quickly and carefully within the confines of the operating room and also in emergency situations.
• Mobility to bend, stoop, pull, and lift.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to push/pull carts, beds, and other equipment.
• Ability to physically assist patients.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology and certified by examination from the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• One year of current CST experience preferred in the OR setting.
• Annual completion of specified mandatory in-services.
• BLS certification.

Additional Characteristics

• Ability to work flexible hours to meet Center’s needs.
• Annual completion of specified competencies and in-services
• Have ability to problem solve and to stay calm under stress.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with few mistakes.

We value our employees time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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