Surgical Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to support its surgical team in providing patient care. This role involves assisting in complex surgeries, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that surgical procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and ideally two years of surgical experience. Join a compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credentialed from the AHA required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential preferred.
• Two years of surgical technologist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate increasing knowledge of surgical intervention requirements.
• Act as a resource person regarding instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Technical proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Completion of an approved Surgical Technologist program

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Surgery

+ **Schedule:** 7a-5:30pm, 4 days a week, one weekend per unit rotation, 3-4 call shifts per week, 2 holidays per year.

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Borgess

+ **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Assist the surgical team to provide patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrate increasing knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: Highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources. Act as a resource person regarding instrumentation requirements, availability and set up. Able and willing to troubleshoot. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently. Willingness to assist circulator and takes initiative to ensure availability of necessary equipment. Expert in chosen specialty area; perform all specialty procedures independently, is identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty. Act as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management. Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills. Participate in monitoring and maintaining resources in specific department. Understand and contribute to the vision/mission and goals of the department. Work in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Handle and label medications on the sterile field under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.

+ Follow the aseptic technique standard within the surgical setting and corrects any break in technique.

+ Arrange operating room equipment and supplies following surgeons preference card and procedure requirements.

+ Follow policy and procedure standards for sponge, needle and instrument counts.

+ Receive, prepare and maintain tissue and lab specimens for pathologys.

+ Use the computer to pull preference cards and mark supplies used in room set up.

+ Maintain a working knowledge of all specialty areas, roles and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist in the surgical setting.

+ The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Certified Surgical Technologist credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.

Education:

+ High school diploma/GED required.

+ Completion of an approved Surgical Technologist program prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.

Work Experience:

+ Two (2) years of current surgical technologist experience required.

+ If no qualified applicants apply, may consider candidates with less experience who have completed an approved Surgical Technologist program and are otherwise qualified.

+ Five (5) years of relevant experience preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

Surgical Tech experience preferred, online Surgical Tech program candidates accepted, willing to train motivated candidates.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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