Surgical Technologist Specialist/ Senior

Surgical Technologist

Assist the surgical team in the performance of operating procedures and to select instruments and supplies for surgical procedures. General supervision is received from Nurse Manager or other designated official. Nonexempt.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the surgical team during operating procedures by passing instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• Select and layout instruments for operating procedures.
• Prepare sterile supplies for operating procedures.
• Prepare surgical trays for operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of patients for surgery.
• Move patients after completion of surgery for transfer to Recovery area.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Surgical Technologist Specialist Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program or a program pending immediate accreditation. Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). One year of Surgical Technologist Senior experience, in good standing, at the University of Michigan Health System. This position requires primary source verification

Surgical Technologist Senior Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program. Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Surgical Technologist Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

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
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

This position requires a fully onsite presence.

This is a full-time (40 hr/wk) Day/Night rotator position.

Work Locations: Ann Arbor, MI

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.