Surgical Technologist

Corewell Health • Big Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II will be responsible for maintaining and preparing the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, and making appropriate responses as needed. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols. May serve as a preceptor as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or equivalent training program (military, etc.)
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience (Clinical rotations do count as experience)

Nice To Haves

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Responsibilities

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.
• Works proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties.
• Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instruments sets that need to be worked on.
• Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost saving suggestions, assesses product usage and advises on waste minimization and elimination.
• May act as a preceptor to other clinical team members as directed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree