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Surgical Technologist Sr

Corewell Health

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#BLS#Healthcare#Operating Room#Sterile Processing#Surgical Instruments#CST#Preceptor#NCCT#Surgical Technologist#NBSTSA#TS-C#Case Costing
Full TimeOn SiteRemote friendly2-5 yrsPosted 22 hours ago

Location

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Quick overview

Responsible for preparing the surgical suite, maintaining the sterile field, and managing instruments during operative procedures. Acts as a preceptor and collaborates with surgeons to optimize instrument sets and reduce case costs.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Must hold a CST or TS-C certification and BLS certification from AHA or ARC.

associate degreeprofessional certificateSterile Field MaintenancePatient PositioningPreceptingSurgical Suite PreparationPreference Card ManagementSurgical CountingIntraoperative Instrument HandlingCase Costing

Job description

  • Job Summary The Surgical Technologist Senior maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intra operative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed.
  • Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures.
  • Serves as a Preceptor and engages with management and education team on curriculum of education.
  • Essential Functions Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
  • Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
  • Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
  • Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.
  • Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
  • Takes an active role in preference card building and management through communication with surgeons and EMIs Engages with surgeons to make suggestions regarding instrument sets (i.e. streamlining sets by removing instruments, combining sets, adding instruments that are always opened separately, etc) Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases Qualifications Required Preferred Associate's Degree 3 years of relevant experience Independent Surgical Technologist Practice Required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required Or CRT-Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing Tech in Surgery, Certified TS-C, NCCT Upon Hire required About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities.
  • We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU.
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  • Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
  • How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Operating Room St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Benefits

  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Home And Auto Insurance
  • Discounts Directory
  • On-demand Pay Program
  • Traditional And Roth Retirement Options
  • Service Contribution And Match Savings