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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members,

responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary

during general to moderately complex surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of

the assigned surgical procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the

assigned surgeon and surgical team members. Also provides service support related to

patient preparation, patient transport, and assisting surgical care team with specific

patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations

according to established procedures.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques

2. Scrubs on complex surgical procedures such as:

   a. Liver & Multi-visceral Organ Transplants

   b. Endovascular Valve Replacement and/or Aneurysm Repair, TeVAR, FeVAR

   c. Cardiac Surgical Team Membership

   d. Ability to scrub cases involving Cardiopulmonary Bypass

   e. HIPEC

3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs

   of the patient and surgeon.

4. Prepares the operating room by setting table, instruments and supplies according to

   type of surgery.

5. Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports

   needed repairs appropriately.

   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

   • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

   • Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

   • Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in

   addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing

   patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.

   CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

   • Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start

   date.

   • Surgical Technologist certification required or 3-5 years of experience supporting

   complex high acuity surgical volume, as defined above, in lieu of a certification.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Operating Room-IPD

• Shift: Rotating

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.