SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (TEMP)

Job Summary

To assist surgical team at the Von Voigtlander Women?s Hospital operating rooms during operative procedures, by preparing sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Other duties as assigned.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the care of the prenatal mother and newborn.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient needs.
Assist the obstetrical team during the delivery process and other surgical procedures.
Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, standing for long periods of time, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
Communicate with patients, families and staff in a welcoming, caring and professional manner.
Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

Required Qualifications*

High School diploma or GED.

Demonstrated flexibility in an extremely fast-paced environment

Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Must be accepted into an accredited Surgical Technologist program within six (6) months of hire.

1-year current experience working as a surgical tech.

Desired Qualifications*

Current experience in the care of the in-patient our outpatient perinatal mother and/or newborn, or with OB/GYN surgical experience.

Completion of a Nurse Aide or Medical Assistant program with a minimum of 6 months of current experience in an unlicensed assistive role in an acute in-patient setting or 12 months.

Basic computer skills.

Certification as a Surgical Technician through NBSTSA.

Work Schedule

Night Shift: 1900-0730, (12-hour shifts). Weekend availability. Minimum shift requirement: One (1) 12-hr night shift per week.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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