Sr Surgical Technologist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team in cardiac and vascular procedures. The role involves handling instruments and supplies, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons to ensure safety and comfort throughout operations.

Under supervision, you will respond to emergent situations and participate in patient transport and preparation. A Surgical Technology program graduate with 2+ CST years and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of CST experience with cardiac (open heart) and vascular surgery (open and endo).
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 1 month of start date.

Responsibilities

• Handle surgical instruments, supplies and equipment for procedures from general to moderately complex.
• Prepare patients and assist with patient transport and comfort in the OR.
• Assist surgical care team with tasks to support safety and efficiency during procedures.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Skills

Cardiac & vascular CST

BLS certification

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general to moderately complex surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of the assigned surgical procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgeon and surgical team members. Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.
• Must have two (2) or more years of CST experience with cardiac (open heart) and vascular surgery (open and endo)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.
• Surgical Technologist certification required or 3-5 years of experience supporting complex high acuity surgical volume, as defined above, in lieu of a certification.

Additional Information

Schedule: Mon-Fri - Rotating 4/10s schedule - 6:30am - 5:00pm
Call and holiday rotation is required

*Must have two (2) or more years of CST experience with cardiac (open heart) and vascular surgery (open and endo)*

*Eligible for sign-on bonus of $9,000