Responsible for providing surgical assistance in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse or other designated operating room supervisor and assisting with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and sets up operating room.

• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.

• Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases.

• Completes and maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.

• Participates in cost containment and quality assurance programs.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.

• American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Formerly Liaison Council on Certification of Surgical Technologist.

Preferred:

• One year of surgical technologist experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Nicotine Testing -

To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.