Certified Surgical Tech - Full Time

MI_MHP Mercy Health Partners; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Colleague Referral Program

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Job summary

Grand Haven Hospital, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to work day shifts and support the surgical team in a fast-paced operating room. You will prepare rooms, gather instruments, assist during procedures, and ensure sterility and safety standards are maintained throughout the day.

The role requires completion of a Surgical Technologist program, certification within 1 year (AST preferred), and good communication skills. BLS is required; experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program.
• Surgical Technology certification or completion of certification within 1 year of hire.
• Preferred AST certification.
• Preferred one-year prior work experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains department policies, safety, infection control and AORN standards.
• Pulls cases from preference cards accurately and completely.
• Prepares room with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Sets up for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Breaks down sterile fields after procedures.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures.
• Restocks and maintains supplies and equipment across the department.

Skills

Surgical Tech Training

Certification

AST Certification

Experience

Communication Skills

Diversity Awareness

BLS Certification

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Surgical technologists work cooperatively with the circulating RN and under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures.

Job Status: Full Time Shift: Days

What you will do

• Maintains Established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental, infection control and AORN standards.
• Pulls cases from preference cards accurately and completely.
• Prepares room with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Sets up for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Proper breakdown of sterile field after procedures.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures.
• Restocks, maintains and cares for equipment and supplies department wide.

What you will need

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program.
• Surgical Technology certification or completion of certification within 1 year of hire.
• Preferred Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) certification.
• Preferred One-year prior work experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Current BLS Certification.

Highlights

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period!
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities

Ministry / Facility Information

Grand Haven Hospital is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.