Surgical Tech Specialist Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Center Surgical Technologist

To assist surgical team at the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms during operative procedures, by selecting, preparing and assembling sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, preparation and transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Precepting and training of employees in the scrub role within the CVC OR. Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of an accredited or military surgical technologist program
• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire
• Two years' experience as a surgical technologist, including at least one year of surgical technologist experience in a cardiovascular environment
• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.

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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mental and emotional health programs
• Child Care Resources
• Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting

Work Schedule

Full time, 40hrs; All positions are Day shift with Afternoon or Night shift rotation as well as midnight, weekend and holiday on-call/ shift obligations.

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.