OR Support Technician - Surgical Instrument Specialist

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Education & tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI is seeking an OR Technician to prepare and maintain surgical instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure sterile conditions throughout procedures. The role requires attention to instrument readiness and patient safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, surgical technology training, and at least 6 months of related experience. Certification requirements include clinicals completion and BCLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of surgical technology program preferred.
• 6 months of prior operative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and ensure proper setup for procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Transport instruments to decontamination after procedures.
• Maintain instruments in good working order and ensure availability for cases.
• Maintain sterile field and counts of instruments, sponges, needles for each case.
• Assist in testing and recording sterilizers and autoclaves as needed.
• Confirm equipment status in OR/Procedure room and verify sterile processing.

Skills

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique

Assisting surgical team

Patient care during procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of surgical technology program

Tools

Surgical instruments & equipment

Job description

Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI is seeking an OR Technician to prepare and maintain surgical instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure sterile conditions throughout procedures. The role requires attention to instrument readiness and patient safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, surgical technology training, and at least 6 months of related experience. Certification requirements include clinicals completion and BCLS.