Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, including supplies and equipment, to ensure invasive procedures are conducted safely. They must anticipate the surgical team's needs and maintain a sterile field throughout the operation.
Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: 555 MidTowne NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Work Environment: Onsite
Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) is proud to be West Michigan’s most established orthopaedic practice. Our physicians and team members provide exceptional, individualized care for patients of all ages. As the most comprehensive independent provider of musculoskeletal care in the region, we provide total care from diagnosis, to treatment, and all the way through rehabilitation.
Patients at OAM will have access to our Specialized Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, MRI and X-ray services, and orthopaedic bracing. Patients are also able to receive care from our Bone Health Clinic, OAM Now Urgent Orthopaedic Care Clinic, and Surgery Center at MidTowne – all of which are committed to optimizing their treatment outcomes.
Our teams work together to maximize and adjust treatment quickly and easily, resulting in a smoother, faster recovery for patients. From neck to toe, and from traumatic injuries to chronic conditions, patients will receive compassionate care that will allow them to embrace their full potential. Patient goals are our goals – we will restore their health so they are functioning as fully as possible in the activities they love at home, work, and in everyday life.
As a Surgical Technologist at our Surgery Center, you will use your clinical knowledge and skills to help provide care for patients while they are in surgery.
Under the guidance of the physician, you will facilitate and help to ensure that all invasive surgical procedures are conducted safely and effectively.
Surgical Technologists will set up and maintain the operating room, which includes but is not limited to readying supplies and equipment, setting out drapes, etc.
You must have a complete understanding of surgical asepsis and safety to ensure that all patients receive top quality care.
The ability to facilitate the smooth progression of operative procedures with physicians and other care personnel will be essential to your success in this role.
Essential Responsibilities
Select and prepare appropriate supplies for the operative procedure based on the physician’s plan of care and preferences and personal clinical knowledge. 1. Set up back tables, mayo stands, etc. 2. Ensure that the operating room is kept neat and tidy throughout procedure to facilitate the operation. 3. Notify the Materials Coordinator of any out of stock supplies/instruments so that they may be ordered and ready in time for the procedure.
Observe the procedure to ensure aseptic techniques are being used at all times.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and have hand instruments, sponges, sutures, etc. ready to hand to the appropriate staff member.
Account for all needles used and ensure they are handled and disposed of properly.
Identify and label all specimens, drugs, solutions, etc. used on the sterile field.
Assist with room turnover and ensure that all instruments and equipment used have been sent to the sterile processing room or disposed of properly.
Communicate and respond to any problems or concerns.
Maintain working status of instruments and equipment. Communicate inventory needs to the Materials Coordinator.
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