Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Clinton Township MI (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 08/01/2026
Working hours: 6:50am - 3:20 pm 6:50 am - 7:20 pm
Total hours: 40

Job Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members responsible for the handling or surgical instruments supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
• Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
• Also provides service support related to patient preparation patient transport building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Scrubs on general surgical procedures.
• Prepares operating room by setting up table instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
• Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance programs safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Displays cost-consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.
• Makes necessary supply deliveries to unit and ancillary departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean room environment; keeps room free from clutter cleans and stocks rooms returns equipment and supplies to designated storage locations helps maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient s care and privacy.
• Maintains confidentially of patient and department care information.
• Participates in discussions with the Unit Manager/Supervisor regarding job enrichment and career progression.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going department specific educational programs.
• Actively participates in audit monitors and department task forces.
• Supports administrative and department governance changes to job role and operations.
• May train/precept new employees in the Surgical Technologist l role within core assignment.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going department specific educational programs.
• Assist RN in admitting transferring and discharging patients from the OR.
• Assist leadership in adjusting par levels for efficient supply management.
• Recognizes and participates in continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Physical ability to lift and move patients.
• Physical ability to push pull and/or lift case carts instrument trays and equipment.
• Able to work in a patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases unpleasant odors acute patient conditions potential exposure to information hazardous gases.
• Prolonged standing and walking.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Required Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.