Surgical Technologist

MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston in Brighton, MI, is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room. The position is full-time (36 hours per week) with a rotating shift and preferred availability 11am-7pm.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, preparing instruments, and assisting surgeons during procedures across Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and more. Requires CST program graduation and CST certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified surgical technologist program is required.
• CST certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and sterile technique is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and prepare instruments and supplies for surgery.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments within the sterile field.
• Support a variety of procedures across multiple service lines.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduation from CST program

CST certification within 1 year

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating

Shift Description: Surgical Technologist

Status: Full time, 36 hours a week

Shift: Preferred availability for 11am-7pm

Department: Operating Room

Location: Trinity Health Livingston in Brighton, MI

About the Department

The Livingston and Brighton Surgery department combine to 8 operating rooms and 2 procedural suites that average 50+ cases per day. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality care to every patient who requires a surgical intervention; both during preparation for surgery and recovery from anesthesia. We care for a wide variety of service lines for patients with an expected same-day discharge: Otolaryngology, Plastics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, and Bariatrics. Our nursing staff is supported by department-based Anesthesiologists. We have the distinction of being a Robotic Center of Excellence.

Position Purpose

Utilizes the principles and practices of surgical asepsis in the preparation of surgical instruments and supplies, maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons within the sterile field. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by demonstrating knowledge of surgical procedures and the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a certified surgical technologist program required CST certification required within one year of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.