Surgical Technologist (OR) Full Time, Days

Holland Hospital; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Holland Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the perioperative team. The role involves assisting surgeons and nurses in the operating room, preparing the sterile field, and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for procedures.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $23.31–$36.36 per hour, a 72-hour biweekly schedule, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Evening and weekend on-call coverage for main OR are required, with a supportive, professional workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider completed within 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite and maintain sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist with instrument handling, passing and setup during operations.
• Maintain competence across multiple surgical specialties and case complexity.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call coverage for main OR emergencies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensure room turnover, inventory management, and compliance with safety standards.

Education

Surgical Technology program

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Pay and Employment Details

Pay Range: $23.31-$36.36/hour

Employment Type: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks

Schedule: Two 8 hour shifts and two 10 hour shifts, four days a week

Sign-on Bonus

Sign-on bonus of $7,500!

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral member of the surgical team who works under the supervision of the surgeon and alongside the registered nurse to ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions.
• The ST maintains responsibility for the preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions throughout the surgical procedure.
• The ST must be knowledgeable of a multitude of surgical procedures and able to implement policies and practices related to surgery.
• Position at the main OR requires participation in the surgical call rotation to provide 24-hour coverage for emergency and trauma cases.
• Clinical and Technical Practice: Prepares the operating room by ensuring required instruments, equipment, implants, medications, and supplies are available, sterile, and functioning properly.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field throughout surgical procedures using aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team by selecting, preparing, and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
• Demonstrates proficiency in surgical instrumentation, specialty and emergency equipment, power equipment, and robotic technology.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, specimen handling, and application of dressings while maintaining patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency across multiple surgical specialties and adapts to varying case complexity and surgeon preferences.
• Patient Safety and Infection Prevention: Performs surgical counts in accordance with hospital policy to prevent retained surgical items.
• Maintains a safe surgical environment by recognizing and responding appropriately to breaks in sterile technique, equipment malfunctions, and emergent situations.
• Adheres to infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Processes instruments effectively to include cleaning, inspection, and testing for proper functioning, assembly and sterilization according to standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, sterile processing personnel, and other members of the perioperative team to promote efficient workflow and positive patient outcomes.
• Communicates professionally and effectively to support safe, coordinated patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Operational Excellence and Professional Accountability: Cleans, disinfects, and prepares operating rooms for subsequent procedures while ensuring appropriate room turnover and supply replenishment.
• Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks such as inventory, stocking and cleaning of assigned areas.
• Maintains accountability for surgical instruments, supplies, and implants.
• Participates in assigned on-call coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency procedures (main OR only).
• Complies with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains competency through ongoing education and professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience in Surgical Technology, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word-caring.

Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.