Surgical Technologist

Munson Healthcare; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in northern Michigan is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our OR team. You will prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, stock supplies, and support surgeons with instruments during procedures.

Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology program or LPN with scrub experience is required, along with BCLS and CST/NCCT certification. All staff must meet Measles/Mumps/Rubella and Varicella vaccination requirements, with flu vaccination annually.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Training Program OR Licensed Practical Nurse with scrub experience.
• BCLS Required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (C.S.T. / N.C.C.T.)

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with precision and sterilize equipment.
• Stock supplies and manage instruments for procedures.
• Support surgeons and maintain organized operations in the OR.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

OR teamwork

Communication

Education

Surgical Technology Training Program

Licensed Practical Nurse with scrub experience

Job description

More Than Just Care, It's Community

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That's life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

• Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day in the Life

Surgical technologists are the backbone of every surgical team at Munson Healthcare hospitals, making a profound impact with their precision, clinical expertise, and strong interpersonal connections. By joining the OR team, you'll collaborate with top-tier specialty surgeons, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, united in a mission to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

As a Surgical Technician, you'll prepare operating rooms with precision, ensuring equipment is sterilized and essential supplies are stocked. Be the calming presence patients need before their procedures and a reliable support to surgeons by expertly managing instruments in the operating room. You'll also help maintain seamless operations by tracking supplies, keeping procedures documented, and staying organized. With proven experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a passion for patient care, you'll be vital to life-saving moments. If you're a certified graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, embrace the opportunity to elevate healthcare and make an impact today!

Qualifications

What's Required

• Graduation of an approved Surgical Technology Training Program OR Licensed Practical Nurse with previous scrub experience
• BCLS Required
• Surgical Technologist Certification (C.S.T. / N.C.C.T.)

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.