Surgical Technologist, CST

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system in Muskegon as a Surgical Technologist, specializing in assisting during surgical procedures while maintaining the highest standards of aseptic technique. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment, training opportunities, and a collaborative team culture, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Completion of Certification Examination required within one year of employment.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons by passing surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintains aseptic technique during operative procedures.
• Performs decontamination, tray assembly, and sterilization.

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Education

Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certification Examination

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• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

What the Surgical Technologist Will Do:

• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What the Surgical Technologist Will Need:

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Completion of Certification Examination required within one year of employment.
• Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.
  
  
  

What a Surgical Technologist will work:

• Full time day shift
• 80 hours per pay period
• Variable 0645-1715 (four 10 hour shifts in accordance with CBA); week day shifts
• Week night call, variable weekend shift/call and holiday shift/call to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
  
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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