Surgical Support Tech

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an OR Technician for Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. You will assist in intra-operative care, prepare and deliver supplies, and help ensure a smooth operating room workflow throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS; an OR background is preferred. Full-time daytime hours, with comprehensive benefits and on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's Degree in related field preferred.
• 2 years of patient care experience preferred; 1 year OR experience preferred.
• AHA/ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire required.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, delivery and clean-up of intra-operative care.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the unit.
• Obtain and organize necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case.
• Assemble surgical supplies for rooms and case tables.
• Open sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
• Clean equipment (including decontamination and sterilization) and work areas.
• Follow-up on equipment repairs as needed.
• Set up anesthesia machines and run tests to ensure proper airflow.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

AHA/BLS certification

Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.)

Job description

About the unit Level 3 trauma center with 15 operating rooms in the Magnet Designated Corewell Health System. We are a center of excellence for bariatrics and total joints. Approximately 40% of our cases are comprised of total joints and elective spine cases. The remaining 60% of cases are comprised of General, Colon/Rectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastic and ENT surgeries. Blodgett Surgery is a high-tech environment with 3 Davinci robots, a Mako robot, Mazor and Stealth technology. The OR is a team environment, as Nurses, Surgical Technologists and Surgery Support Staff work together to care for patients and support surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout the surgical procedure. The Blodgett OR team also serves as the patient advocate while the patient is under anesthesia. OR staff must use precise, critical thinking, often within a short time frame, while keeping cost effective quality care and patient safety at the forefront.

About Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Scope of work

• Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase.
• Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit.
• Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case.
• Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables.
• Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
• Cleans equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments), work areas and reusable supplies and returns unneeded equipment to appropriate department.
• Also follows-up on equipment needing repairs.
• Sets up anesthesia machines and runs tests to ensure the air is flowing correctly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree in related field Preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience Patient Care Preferred and 1 year of relevant experience in Operating Room Preferred
• AHA or ARC American Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 Days of hire required
• Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.) preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location & Working Hours

• Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
• Department Name Operating Room Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp
• Employment Type Full time
• Shift Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 0700 - 1530
• Days Worked Monday- Friday
• Weekend Frequency N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.