Staff PositionSurgical Technician
$22-30/hour
Surgical Technician
DMC Children's Hospital
Detroit, MI
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus
$22-30/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Estimated pay
$22-30/hour- Sign-On bonus$13,500
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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Description
Surgical Technician Days FT Sign on Bonus available
Job Details
**$13,500 Sign on Bonus, with required amount of relevant experience**
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.
Job Description:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
JOB:Surgery/Surgical
PRIMARY LOCATION:Detroit, Michigan
FACILITY:DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
JOB TYPE:Full-Time
SHIFT TYPE:Days
Job Details
**$13,500 Sign on Bonus, with required amount of relevant experience**
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.
Job Description:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
JOB:Surgery/Surgical
PRIMARY LOCATION:Detroit, Michigan
FACILITY:DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
JOB TYPE:Full-Time
SHIFT TYPE:Days
Chandler BSN RN
Detroit Medical Center Job ID #2205020764.
Employer
Detroit Medical Center
About
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.
Our commitment to our patientsOur commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.
Employee BenefitsAt the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.
Our commitment to our patientsOur commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.
Employee BenefitsAt the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.
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About Detroit, MI
Cost of Living
- Detroit's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
- Summer average highs: 81°F; Winter average lows: 19°F
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Detroit, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
Transportation
- Detroit is car-friendly with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system called the QLINE.
Demographics
- Detroit is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
- Detroit offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich musical heritage with venues for live music, sports events including professional teams, and outdoor activities such as the Detroit International RiverWalk for scenic walks and bike rides.
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