About this opportunity
Munson Healthcare lists this Surgical Technologist - Cadillac, MI opportunity in cadillac, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.
If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence,teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Invested in You
Grow:
Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.
Thrive:
Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.
Be Well:
Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.
Be Heard:
Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings
Job Description
A Day In The Life
The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the Operating Room surgical team. This position requires knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
Promotes personal and patient safety.
Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the application of principles of asepsis and infection control.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
Sets up sterile field and maintains according to department specific guidelines.
Follows all department policies/procedures/guidelines relevant to intraoperative patient care procedures.
Assisting surgeon during a procedure when requested and under direct supervision includes: Holds retractors placed by surgeon.
Cauterizes instrument placed by surgeon.
Passes and places ties at the surgeon's request.
CFA may assist with surgical wound closure at the surgeon's request per the Certified First Assistant Addendum to this job description.
Delegated by the Director of Surgical Services the ability to stock non-controlled medications in multiple locations in the OR. Delivers non-controlled medications to the OR Suite/Pre-Op Holding at the request of licensed personnel.
Performs within the parameters outlined in the surgical technologist performance standards.
Acts as a preceptor for new department employees or students.
Safety is a self-responsibility.
Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines.
Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
Plan your actions to promote safety.
Report any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
May assist the circulating nurse in the following manner:
Assists in moving the patient to and from the surgical bed.
Assists in positioning and prepping of patient for the procedure.
Cleans and prepares instruments for flash sterilization.
Assists in the application and securing of dressings and casts.
Keeps surgeon's preference lists up-to-date.
Has knowledge of where all supplies and equipment can be located in the department.
Qualifications
What’s Required
Graduation of an approved Surgical Technology Training Program or Licensed Practical Nurse with previous scrub experience.
BCLS required.
Surgical Technologist certification required (C.S.T. or N.C.C.T.).
Additional Information
Shifts: Monday to Friday between - 6:30/7AM - 5/5:30PM
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
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Worksite address
cadillac, MI, 49601, US
Who can apply
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