Surgical Tech Specialist Cardiovascular

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 67,808 - 98,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Michigan seeks a Surgical Tech Specialist Cardiovascular. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, preparing sterile instruments, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in a cardiovascular environment and commitment to team culture. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment to a positive department culture.
• Ability to assist with inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Precepting and training of employees in the scrub role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Select and prepare sterile equipment for operations.
• Assist with patient transfer and turnover of instruments.

Skills

Scrubbing cardiac cases

Scrubbing general thoracic cases

Scrubbing vascular cases

Interpersonal skills

Prioritizing tasks

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Accredited surgical technologist program completion

NBSTSA certification within one year of hire

Two years' experience in a cardiovascular environment

Job description

Join to apply for the Surgical Tech Specialist Cardiovascular role at Michigan Medicine

Base pay range: $67,808.00/yr - $98,425.00/yr

Job Summary

To assist the surgical team at the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms during operative procedures, by selecting, preparing, and assembling 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, preparation and transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Precepting and training of employees in the scrub role within the CVC OR. Other related duties as assigned.

Mission Statement

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U‑M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. Every person here helps to advance this world‑class institution.

Benefits

• 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

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of an accredited or military surgical technologist program
• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire
• Two years' experience as a surgical technologist, including at least one year of surgical technologist experience in a cardiovascular environment
• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to scrub cardiac, general thoracic, and vascular cases
• Experience with family‑centered care philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team and to take direction
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly

Work Schedule

Full time, 40hrs; All positions are Day shift with Afternoon or Night shift rotation as well as midnight, weekend and holiday on‑call/shift obligations.

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.

Background Screening

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 may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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 employment opportunity employer.