Surgical Technologist

Title : Surgical Technologist
Initial Duration – 13+ weeks (High possibilities of Extension)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI - 49503

Shift: : 7 AM – 5:30 PM (4x10 hr shift)
Weekend rotation: Every 6th weekend on call, 30-minute response time

On Call: Call is required for weekends and weeknights, one weeknight 7 PM – 7 AM every third week.

Note: Pediatric experience required

Note:

• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in MI.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

Job Summary:

· Provides sterile instruments and supplies during surgical procedures.

· Performs surgical counts, prepares case tables, assists in positioning, engages with surgeons regarding instruments, actively participates in safety initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

· 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

· Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on.

· Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis

Requirements:

·         CST

·         BLS - AHA