Job Description

Job Summary

Maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative 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.

Essential Functions

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent 18 \xe2\x80\x93 24 months surgical technologist training or equivalent for those who started in this role prior to 2/1/2016; Completion of accredited course in surgical technology or equivalent experience for those who start in this role on or after 2/1/2016; and successful completion of the orientation program. For Spectrum Health Lakeland - Successful completion of the on site surgical tech training program and orientation.

• 2 years of relevant experience Required
• 1 year of relevant experience Lakeland - 1 year of clinical experience Preferred

• 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

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name Surgical Services - Butterworth

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Days Worked Variable

Weekend Frequency Every fourth weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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