Surgical Technologist

Corewell Health; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure a sterile environment during surgical procedures, maintain instruments, and support surgeons in various specialties. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a focus on teamwork and patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection options

Traditional and Roth retirement options

Qualifications

• Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures and principles.
• Responsible for sterile instrument handling and preparation.
• Assists in patient positioning during surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite and maintains a sterile environment.
• Handles instruments and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Conducts instrument, needle, and sponge counts.

Skills

Sterile Techniques

Surgical Instrument Handling

Patient Positioning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the unit

The Surgery Department at Corewell Health Greenville consists of 3 operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites. The service lines that operate in our space include orthopedics, podiatry, general, hand, ENT, urology, Robotics, Bariatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. Examples of procedures performed include cataract, ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy, caesarean sections, tonsillectomies, and bunionectomies, robotic assisted general, GYN & bariatric surgery.

About Greenville Hospital

We are a gateway to personalized care from doctors, clinics, lab services, cancer care, and advanced medical technology in Greenville and greater Montcalm County. You can trust the quality of our care because we’ve earned national recognition from several organizations.

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. Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedures. Creates and maintains a sterile environment. Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts. Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. Works with physicians to submit preference card changes when discrepancies found and suggests instrument set changes to EMI. Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case. The Surgical technologist also engages in case costing by opening only supplies that are necessary and waits to open supplies that are only occasionally needed.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent General High School curriculum or equivalent is needed.
• Healthcare Experience Preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• 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, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Greenville Hospital - 615 S Bower - Greenville

Department Name

Surgical Services - Greenville

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

0700-1530

Days Worked

Monday - Friday , On-call Weekends and holidays

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.