Certified Surgical Technologist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support sterile technique and instrument management in the Surgery department. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, handling instruments, and assisting with patient positioning and draping to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, timely instrument counts, and collaboration with surgeons and staff to uphold high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentials from NCCT or NBSTSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite with sterile supplies and instruments.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon and maintain instrument counts for safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer as part of sterile technique.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality care throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Instrument handling

Education

Education: HS diploma or higher, or Associate/Technical degree, or 4 years related experience

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

• Sign on bonus: Eligible


• Department:Surgery

The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures by preparing the surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, sterile solutions, and appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies. Throughout the surgical procedure, the technologist hands required and requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon while maintaining instruments in an organized manner and monitoring and tracking instrument counts to ensure accuracy. Additionally, the technologist assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients to support optimal surgical outcomes and maintain the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.


• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• One or more of the following required:
  
  
  
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  
  
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.