Surgical Technician (Non-Certified) Part Time

Lakes Surgery Center; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company 

Job summary

Lakes Surgery Center in West Bloomfield, MI is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) for a part-time, on-site role. The technologist assists in ophthalmology and other surgeries under physicians and RNs, prepares ORs, and maintains sterile technique throughout procedures. BLS certification and 2 years of clinical experience are required.

The position includes duties such as instrument handling, patient positioning, and post-operative room turnover in a busy multi-specialty OR setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program preferred but not required.
• Must have BLS Certification.
• 2 years of clinical experience as a surgical technologist.
• Must have experience with scrubbing Ophthalmology/Cataract cases, as well as other specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Sets up operating room with instruments, sterile drapes, and solutions.
• Tends to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation skin prep and equipment checks.
• Assembles and checks sterile and non-sterile equipment; ensures proper function.
• Prepares patients for surgery and assists with positioning.
• Observes vital signs and assists with gowning and gloving.
• Passes instruments and assists with counts; handles specimens.
• Operates sterilizers, lights, suction and diagnostic equipment.
• Transf ers patients to recovery and restocks the OR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Sterile technique

Anatomy understanding

Education

BLS Certification

2 years clinical experience as a surgical technologist

Surgical technologist program (preferred)

Ophthalmology/Cataract scrubbing experience

Job description

Job Category: Surgical Services

Requisition Number: SURGI041116

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Lakes Surgery Center
West Bloomfield, MI 48323, USA

Description

JOB TITLE : Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) Part Time

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program preferred but not required.
• Must be BLS Certification
• 2 years of clinical experience as a surgical technologist
• Must have experience with scrubbing Ophthalmology/Cataract cases, as well as other specialties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the surgical technologist process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS : Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS : Busy multi-specialty OR environment.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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