Surgical Technologist - Cadillac, MI

Munson Healthcare; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement counseling

Wellness platform

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in northern Michigan seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. You will support the surgical staff with anatomy knowledge, sterile technique, and intraoperative patient safety while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Surgical Technology program (or LPN with scrub experience), BCLS, and CST or NCCCT certification. Shifts are Monday–Friday 6:30–5:30, with vaccine and flu policies in place.

Qualifications

• Graduation of an approved Surgical Technology Training Program or Licensed Practical Nurse with previous scrub experience.
• BCLS required.
• Surgical Technologist certification required (C.S.T. or N.C.C.T.).

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up sterile field and maintains according to department guidelines.
• Supports surgeon and nursing staff during procedures.
• Demonstrates asepsis, infection control, and patient safety principles.
• Delivers non-controlled medications and supplies as directed in the OR.
• Prepares and positions patient, aids in wound closure as needed.
• Acts as a preceptor for new department staff or students.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Surgical Technology Certification (CST/NCCCT)

LPN with scrub experience

Tools

CST certification

NCCCT certification

Job description

More Than Just Care, It’s Community

More Than Just Care, It’s Community
Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.
If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

• Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day In The Life

• The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the Operating Room surgical team. This position requires knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the application of principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques.
• Sets up sterile field and maintains according to department specific guidelines.
• Follows all department policies/procedures/guidelines relevant to intraoperative patient care procedures.
• Assisting surgeon during a procedure when requested and under direct supervision includes:
• Holds retractors placed by surgeon.
• Cauterizes instrument placed by surgeon.
• Passes and places ties at the surgeon's request.
• CFA may assist with surgical wound closure at the surgeon's request per the Certified First Assistant Addendum to this job description.
• Delegated by the Director of Surgical Services the ability to stock non-controlled medications in multiple locations in the OR. Delivers non-controlled medications to the OR Suite/Pre-Op Holding at the request of licensed personnel.
• Performs within the parameters outlined in the surgical technologist performance standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for new department employees or students.
• Safety is a self-responsibility.
• Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines.
• Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
• Plan your actions to promote safety.
• Report any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

May assist the circulating nurse in the following manner:

• Assists in moving the patient to and from the surgical bed.
• Assists in positioning and prepping of patient for the procedure.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for flash sterilization.
• Assists in the application and securing of dressings and casts.
• Keeps surgeon's preference lists up-to-date.
• Has knowledge of where all supplies and equipment can be located in the department.

Qualifications

What’s Required

Graduation of an approved Surgical Technology Training Program or Licensed Practical Nurse with previous scrub experience.

BCLS required.

Surgical Technologist certification required (C.S.T. or N.C.C.T.).

Additional Information

Shifts: Monday to Friday between - 6:30/7AM - 5/5:30PM

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.