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Surgical Technologist

Corewell Health

Saint Joseph (MI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services team in St. Joseph, Michigan. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring the safety of patients. Ideal candidates will have an associate’s degree in surgical technology and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Join us in delivering exceptional health care to our community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Discounts on various services
Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

  • Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
  • Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain sterile instruments and supplies during surgical procedures.
  • Perform surgical sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
  • Prepare case tables with necessary equipment and sterile supplies.

Skills

Sterile technique
Patient positioning
Surgical instrument handling
Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Shift and Status

Full time, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on-call weekends.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties
  • Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
  • Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
  • Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
  • 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.
  • Works proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties
  • Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on
  • 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
  • Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent, completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an associate’s degree.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Preferred

  • Healthcare experience
  • Surgical Technologist Experience (Clinical rotations do count as experience)
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, 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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Surgical Services - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

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

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

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.

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