Senior Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (Underfill)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Prescription Drug Plan

Mental and emotional health programs

Child Care Resources

Life Insurance

Legal Services Plan

Retirement Savings Opportunities with

2:1 match and immediate vesting

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (Underfill) to support the operative team with sterile equipment, instrument passing, and turnover duties. The role includes inventory, sterilization, and assisting with equipment preparation for procedures.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years as a Surgical Technologist and demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification or completion of an equivalent Surgical Technology training program.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Must be highly motivated and organized.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.
• Physical requirements include standing/walking, lifting and transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing sterile equipment.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to the operating team.
• Help with inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Prepare and select equipment for procedures.
• Transfer patients as needed; turnovers to CSPD/Decontamination.
• Put equipment back in place after procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Highly motivated

Organized

Surgical technologist experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology certification/education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Senior Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (Underfill)

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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To assist surgical team during operative procedures by preparing sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSPD/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Other duties as assigned.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mental and emotional health programs
• Child Care Resources
• Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting

Required Qualifications*

Intermedate:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification or satisfactory completion of an equivalent Surgical Technology training program, or a program pending immediate accreditation.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Good interpersonal/team skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Surgical Technologist

Both:

• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction

Physical requirements: This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with scrubbing any of the following: Spine, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Oral-Maxillofacial, and Thoracic
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to scrub all services.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Work Schedule for the Day/Eve

• Shift: Day/Eve (varying start times)
• On-call, Weekend, and Holiday Obligation

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Working Title

Senior Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (Underfill)