Surgical Technologist Senior/Intermediate

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement matching

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by preparing sterile equipment, passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the surgical team, and assisting with turnover and housekeeping of the OR.

Two years of experience and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program are required, with opportunities for advancement in senior or intermediate levels. This role is onsite at Michigan Medicine campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program required.
• Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management.
• Sterilization of instruments.
• Preparation and selection of equipment for procedures.
• Transfer of patients as needed.
• Turnover of rooms.
• Turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination.
• Put equipment back in place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

OR experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To assist the surgical team during operative procedures by preparing sterile equipment for the operation, and in addition passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team.

Responsibilities

• Inventory
• Sterilization of instruments
• Preparation and selection of equipment for procedures
• Transfer of patients as needed
• Turnover of rooms
• Turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination
• Putting equipment back in place
• Other duties as assigned.

Surgical Technologist Senior Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.

Surgical Technologist Intermediate Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Ambulatory surgery experience.
• Ability to scrub Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
• Adult Otolaryngology. Plastic, General, Urology, and Gynecological Surgery and VASCULAR.
• Self motivated and excellent organization skills.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist certification program.

Surgical Technologist Intermediate Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the Operating Room O.R. setting performing scrub duties in multi-surgical specialties.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to meet functional job requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional communication.
• Recent prior experience in scrubbing complex orthopedic cases.

Surgical Technologist Senior Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the Operating Room O.R. setting performing scrub duties in multi-surgical specialties.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent O.R. experience is required for placement at the Senior level.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to meet functional job requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional communication.
• Recent prior experience in scrubbing complex orthopedic cases.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This is for 1 position, 40 hours a week/ 10 hours, 7am start time.

Work Locations

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.