Surgical Technologist Certified

mclarenhlth; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Mount Clemens, MI seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in operating rooms, prepare patients, rooms, and equipment, and support the surgical team during procedures.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with surgeons; requires an accredited program completion, NBSTSA certification, and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program is required.
• Certification as a surgical technologist (NBSTSA) is required.
• One month of related experience or training is required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required with 90 days to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms; ensures equipment and supplies are disinfected and ready.
• Maintains sterile field and supports the surgical team during procedures.
• Provides care during the pre-operative phase and helps position patients.
• Handles post-procedure cleanup and ensures room readiness for next case.
• Performs clerical duties and supports documentation and inventory.
• Delivers compassionate patient and family support while maintaining safety.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology training program

NBSTSA certification

1 month of job-related experience

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Position Summary:

Assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures. Assists during those procedures as part of the surgical team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
2. Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
3. Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
4. Prepares patient's skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
5. During surgery performs scrub functions including passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons, may cut sutures, tracking items used/performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens taken and helping dress a patient's wounds. May transport patient after procedure.
6. Ensures that operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to next procedure.
7. Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining logs, pulling up and/or entering patient information, doing inventory and supporting the administrative and clerical staff as needed.
8. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
9. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
10. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• Valid BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association. Will be given 90 days from time of hire to obtain certification

Preferred:

• One year of experience in a medical setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.