Surgical Technician - Ambulatory Surgery

$13,500 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience Embark on a rewarding career with Children's Hospital of Michigan . If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefits Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match - Generous paid time off (PTO) - Career development and continuing education opportunities - Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts - Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program - Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice: Performs first scrub role, directly assisting the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field. Anticipates surgeons requests based on the type of case being performed. Recognizes and supports duties associated with the second scrub role, including but not limited to: holding retractors, sponging or suctioning operative site, applying electrocautery within the surgical technologists scope of practice, as directed by the surgeon. Collaborates with the circulating RN to correctly account for countable items at the sterile field according to policy and procedure. Assists RN in gathering appropriate supplies for cases. Identifies specific care needs as related to the patients age and size. Promotes the development of collaborative relationships with OR personnel by articulating practice issues and communicating in a constructive manner. Develops and presents product and equipment reviews for OR staff. Analyzes current preference card data and collaborates with other team members, providing input into surgeons preference card content. Collaborates with nurse manager to determine capital budget needs. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels of specialty supplies and implants. Additional Responsibilities Assists with preparation, maintenance and after-care of supplies, equipment, and facilities with the OR. Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Washes and sterilizes equipment when necessary following manufactures recommended instructions. Assists team members to place and position patients on the Operating Room table. Scrubs arms and hands appropriately and dons gown and gloves. Aids OR team members to don gown and gloves. Applies dressings post surgery. 1. High school diploma or equivalent and Equivalent DMC surgical technician training program or Equivalent combination of training and/or experience or Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program . 2. Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists highly desirable. 3. One to two years experience as a surgical technician preferred. Facility Description Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations Job: Surgical Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386