Surgical Technologist

Job Summary 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. Job Summary 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. Essential Functions 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 instrument 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 savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases Qualifications Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an Associate's degree. Surgical Technologist Experience (Clinical rotations do count as experience) Preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Seldom Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Driving: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. 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 Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids Department Name Operating Room Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:00am to 5:30pm Days Worked Monday - Friday Weekend Frequency On-call weekends Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. 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