Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

Career growth

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, day-shift position in Grand Rapids, MI. You will assist surgeons and residents by organizing, passing instruments, and providing retraction under the surgeon's direction. Expect a 40-hour week with comprehensive benefits and career opportunities.

The role requires completing a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience, with certification preferred. Proficiency with standard computer systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Or six years of surgical tech experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows-based computer systems.
• Ability to use other software required.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique for procedures.
• Maintains asepsis and infection prevention principles.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and resolves them.
• Assists with patient positioning, prepping and draping.
• Selects, organizes, and passes instruments and supplies under the surgeon's direction.
• Assists with exposure using instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description: Hours | Schedule: 40 hours per week

Highlights and Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.

What the Surgical Technologist Will Do

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to all procedures.

Applies principles of asepsis and infection prevention.

Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.

Assists with position, prepping and draping of the patient.

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating, and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.

Assists with exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program;
• or six years of surgical tech experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

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.