Surgical Technologist Senior

monitoring and preserving the sterile field Review case cart for correct instrumentation and supplies Perform patient transfers as needed Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds Ability to wear lead for surgical procedures Ability to stand for extended periods of time Work as a team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to assist with operative procedures Work collaboratively to prepare rooms between cases Participate in problem solving efforts for the department, on-going QA activities, new employee orientation, and student education What perks and benefits cna you look forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Gererous PTO program Guiding and mentorship opportunities What skills would you master? Performing daily assistance with our state-of-the-art instruments, sutures and additional sterile supplies during the procedures. Effectively turnover and transfer instruments to CSR/Decontamination. You will demonstrate your ability to accomplish tasks in a calm and reliable manner while delivering excellent patient care. The expansion of your knowledge and improve your skills on passing instruments, retracting tissues, and operating equipment during surgery. Multitasking while keeping a detailed focus on the surgeons' needs for instrumentation and supplies as needed. The ability to work under pressure and in situations that demand perseverance and stamina, while transferring patients as needed. Capable of maintaining positive in challenging situations. Other duties as assigned. Proven ability to scrub in three (3) or more of the following services, including complex procedures: Plastics (i.e. combo case with immediate reconstruction, abdominoplasty, etc.) Orthopedics (i.e. total joint arthroplasty, arthroscopy, hand/foot), Urology (pelvic reconstruction, genitourinary, erectile dysfunction, cystoscopy/ureteroscopy, etc.) Ophthalmology (including cataract), and Spine. Surgical Technologist Senior Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required. Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations. Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture. Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction. Able to prioritize tasks quickly. Surgical Technologist Intermediate Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required. Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations. Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture. Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team n addition to being able to take direction. Able to prioritize tasks quickly. Ambulatory experience Experience in a Pediatric setting Recent experience (within two years) with any of the following: general surgery (minimally invasive, oncology, endocrine), gynecology (minimally invasive, oncology), Otolaryngology (FESS with Fusion, Sleep Endoscopy) Self-motivated and excellent organization skills This is a 4 10hr shift position, straight days rotating times of 7a-530p or 9a-730p. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. 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. 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. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.