Surgical Technologist

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph is seeking a Senior Surgical Technologist to maintain a sterile field, prepare the surgical suite, and assist with intraoperative instrument handling. This role supports case setup and patient positioning to ensure safe procedures.

The position includes a Preceptor role with management and education teams on curriculum, plus involvement in instrument-set optimization and cost-savings discussions.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate’s Degree.
• 3 years of relevant experience Independent Surgical Technologist Practice Required.
• CRT-BLS - AHA 90 Days required or CRT-BLS - ARC 90 Days required.
• CST - NBSTSA certification upon hire required.
• TS-C - NCCT certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions.
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• Engages with surgeons to optimize instrument sets and reduce waste.
• Participates in case costing discussions with surgeons and EMIs to identify cost savings.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Sterile technique

Case table preparation

Patient positioning

Preceptor / training

Sponge/needle/instrument counts

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

CST - NBSTSA

TS-C - NCCT

BLS (AHA)

BLS (ARC)

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist Senior maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intra operative 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. Serves as a Preceptor and engages with management and education team on curriculum of education.

Essential Functions

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• Takes an active role in preference card building and management through communication with surgeons and EMIs
• Engages with surgeons to make suggestions regarding instrument sets (i.e. streamlining sets by removing instruments, combining sets, adding instruments that are always opened separately, etc)
• Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate’s Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience Independent Surgical Technologist Practice Required
• 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
• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing Tech in Surgery, Certified TS-C, NCCT Upon Hire required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Operating Room St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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.