Surgical Technologist

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health's Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room. The role involves preparing the surgical suite and maintaining the sterile field, with responsibilities that adapt to intraoperative changes and support for surgeons and the anesthesia team.

The position requires maintaining knowledge of procedures, and may include serving as a Preceptor. A full-time shift is offered with day hours and on-site work at Blodgett.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivlent required.
• Surgical Technologist Experience (Clinical rotations do count as experience) Preferred.
• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite and maintain the sterile field.
• Intraoperative handling of instruments and assist during procedures while monitoring changing conditions.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

BLS within 90 days of hire

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scope of work

The Surgical Technologist maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed. Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. May serve as a Preceptor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivlent required
• Surgical Technologist Experience (Clinical rotations do count as experience) Preferred
• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire Required

Benefits

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Schedule

Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name Operating Room Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:00am to 5:30pm

Days Worked Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency On-call weekends

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! About the unitLevel 3 trauma center with 15 operating rooms in the Magnet Designated Corewell Health System. We are a center of excellence for bariatrics and total joints. Approximately 40% of our cases are comprised of total joints and elective spine cases. The remaining 60% of cases are comprised of General, Colon/Rectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastic and ENT surgeries. Blodgett Surgery is a high-tech environment with 3 Davinci robots, a Mako robot, Mazor and Stealth technology. The OR is a team environment, as Nurses, Surgical Technologists and Surgery Support Staff work together to care for patients and support surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout the surgical procedure. The Blodgett OR team also serves as the patient advocate while the patient is under anesthesia. OR staff must use precise, critical thinking, often within a short time frame, while keeping cost effective quality care and patient safety at the forefront. About Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.