Preference Card Coordinator - Surgical Services

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Preference Card Coordinator for Surgical Services in Detroit. The role combines duties of a Surgical Technologist with development and maintenance of the preference card system used in complex operations.

You will collaborate with nursing, surgical teams, inventory, and finance to ensure accurate instrument and supply lists and optimized per-case readiness. An on-site, full-time position located in Detroit, MI is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and/or Supply Chain Management, including at least one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist with highly complex case experience.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the computer-based Surgical Services preference card system.
• Coordinate with local nursing and surgical teams for instrument and supply lists.
• Maintain inventory and equipment lists for surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS certification

Two years in surgical tech or supply**

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Preference Card Coordinator - Surgical Services

• Full-time

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.

The Preference Card Coordinator - Surgical Services performs the duties of a Surgical Technologist, as well as being responsible for the development and maintenance of the computer-based Surgical Services preference card system. This position works closely with local nursing and surgical teams and is responsible for the maintenance of the preference cards to address surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during complex surgical procedures. The Preference Card Coordinator - Surgical Services also works closely with inventory personnel and financing to accurately maintain inventory and equipment lists for surgical procedures.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs) accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and/or Supply Chain Management, including at least one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist with extremely complicated/complex case experience required.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.