Surgical Technician Job at Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Job Description

Job Summary

Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean up of patient care during the intra-operative phase. Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit.

Essential Functions

  • Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case. Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables. Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Cleans equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments), work areas and reusable supplies and returns unneeded equipment to appropriate department. Also follows-up on equipment needing repairs.
  • Assists the anesthesiologist in the insertion of the intravenous lines (IVs) and the placement of epidural catheters, and monitoring devices (Swan-Ganz, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), arterial lines, etc.) related to the administration of anesthetic agents. Facilitates with induction and intubation process. Assists in patient care such as positioning and assisting with airway maneuvers. Performs point of care testing as required.
  • Assists in providing ongoing maintenance for anesthesia machines and other related equipment, including troubleshooting, removal and replacement of parts. Stocks anesthesia carts and anesthesia storage room. Also works with clinical engineering and technical support, acting as the first line of repair.
  • Handles surgical specimens under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and delivery of the specimens(s) to designated area.
  • Assists with patient care as directed by the RN.
  • Assists with “turnover” of surgical suites between cases.
  • Transports patients to and from the surgical area.
  • Enters and retrieves information from the computer, as needed. May perform clerical duties, as needed.

Qualifications
    • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Preferred Associate's Degree in related field
    • 2 years of relevant experience Patient Care Preferred
    • 1 year of relevant experience Operating Room Preferred
    • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 60 Days required Or
    • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 60 Days required
    • CRT-Anesthesia Technician, Certified (Cer. A.T.) - UNKNOWN Unknown preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 25 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Frequently
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs : Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
  • Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Surgical Services - Blodgett

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Spectrum Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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