Surgical Technician - $22-30 per hour
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: West Bloomfield
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician for a
job in Commerce Township, Michigan.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: StaffOB Associate Nights FTJob DetailsDMC
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to
outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital
features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing
suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and
comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For
emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron
Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the
nation.Job SummaryThe OB Associated is a member of the patient care
delivery team with primary responsibilities for technical,
multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The OB
Associate is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered
nurse who delegate tasks based upon patient needs and OB Associate
skills and abilities. The OB Associate will report all deviations
from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.1.
Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure
consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee
relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and
commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous
improvement; team work, and the mission, vision, and values of the
DMS.2. Performs a variety of basic patient care activities in OB
under the direction of a registered nurse which may include, but
are not limited to, performing designated respiratory procedures
(e.g., cough and deep breathing exercises, tracheotomy care and
pulse oximetry); maintenance functional activities (e.g., assisting
in bed/chair repositioning); specimen collection; phlebotomy;
dressing changes; performing ECGs; initiation, set-up, maintenance
or discontinuation of peripheral IV lines; urinary catheterization;
blood glucose monitoring; etc.*3. Assists the registered nurse by
gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation,
obtaining vital signs, recording oral intakes, monitoring input and
output, weighing patients, recording/charting patient information
and interacting with patient and family members. Reports
information pertinent to condition and treatment of mother or baby
to professional staff. Completes documentation in accordance with
policy and procedures. Assists nursing personnel in responding to
various emergency patient situations.*4. Performs surgical scrub
using aseptic technique on all procedures appropriate to labor and
delivery, assisting the physician and/or nurse as necessary during
the procedure. Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles and
instruments; assumes responsibility with staff nurse for ensuring
that all are accounted for. Maintains a clean OR by setting up and
breaking down the OR; maintains instrument sets and equipment.
Washes and sterilizes instruments; notified appropriate personnel
of inadequate supplies or defective instruments/equipment. Assists
with circulation duties in the OR during procedures.*5. Assists
patients in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing,
toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.*6. Assists in the
training/orientation of other associates and care team members as
directed.*7. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and
objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety,
environmental and infection control standards.*8. Demonstrates
sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest
in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their
families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of
their training/abilities. Maintain confidentiality.*9. As required
by unit needs, performs various support/services duties which may
include, but are not limited to, ensuring adequate stock of patient
care linens and other supplies; transporting patients, specimens
and/or supplies; cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms and unit common
areas; making beds; removing trash assisting patients with menu
selection; passing and removing various pieces of equipment,
etc.*10. As required by unit needs, performs various
support/services duties which may include, but are not limited to,
ensuring adequate stock of patient care linens and other supplies;
transporting patients, specimens and/or supplies; cleaning patient
rooms, bathroom and unit common area; making beds; removing trash
assistant patients with menu selecting; passing and pick-up of
trays, snacks, water, and other fluids; setting-up of trays,
snacks, water, and other fluids; setting-up and removing various
pieces of equipment, etc.11. Enhances personal growth through
participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service
meetings, and reviewing current literature. Shares joint
accountability (with the institution) for maintaining
competencies.*12. Performs other duties as
assigned.*Qualifications:1. High school diploma or GED.2.
Completion of a two-year surgical technician training program or
equivalent combination of training and experience. Or 3. Graduation
from a school of practical nursing. Or Completion of:a. Certified
nurse assistant program or equivalent training; orb. A respiratory
therapy technician training program; orc. A medical assistant
program; ord. An EMT program; ore. A phlebotomy training program;
And six months direct patient care experience.f. OB Experience
preferred.JOB:Obstetric/Women Wing/Labor & DeliveryPRIMARY
LOCATION:Commerce Township, MichiganFACILITY:DMC Huron Valley-Sinai
HospitalJOB TYPE:Full-TimeSHIFT TYPE:NightsDetroit Medical Center
Job ID #2305002888.About Detroit Medical Center
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.Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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