Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist Opportunity

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About this unit

The Corewell Health Butterworth OR department is a level 1 trauma center. The department consists of twenty-one (21) operating rooms that operate 24/7 including supporting other surgical services departments related to IMRI and pediatric areas. The surgical team covers multiple specialties with a focus on trauma, orthopedic trauma, acute care surgery and neurological trauma. Our interdisciplinary team of anesthesia providers, physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, and support technicians offer a high level of expertise and patient care. We also support a high level of technology including the DaVinci, Rosa, and Stealth robotic equipment. The environment offers a strong team atmosphere with comprehensive technology for safe and efficient patient care.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

The Surgical Technologist maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed. Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. May serve as a Preceptor.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent (Successful Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an Associate's degree.)

• 1 year of relevant experience as a surgical technologist or 6 months CVT (cardio-thoracic/vascular/transplant) surgical technologist experience. Preferred

• LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required Or

• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist 1 Year required Or

• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 1 Year required

• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire Required