Surgical Instrument Tech

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Department: Surgery Location: Brighton Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week Pay: $17.85+ Assists in providing an environment for quality patient care by cleaning, organizing, and preparing sterile operating rooms between surgical procedures, processing surgical instruments for flash and terminal sterilization, and maintaining room stock levels of essential supplies. Engages in direct patient care within the scope of preparation and training, including, but not limited to transportation of patients to and from the operation room. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Utilizing strict aseptic technique, opens sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for operating room procedures. Secures and prioritizes equipment needs for procedures. Assembles and checks functionality of suction system. 2. Completes casecart/c-locker requirements by adding supplies/instruments stored in the O.R., referring to the preference card, and documenting as appropriate. 3. Cleans, assembles, and labels instruments for sterilization. 4. Operates flash sterilizer according to procedure observing protocols for quality assurance. 5. Cleans operating rooms and equipment following operative procedures. 6. Transports specimens, supplies and equipment as directed. 7. Transports patients to and from the operating room, monitoring same for untoward reactions. Responds to patient needs within scope of preparation and training. Reports other observations or needs to appropriate caregivers. Assists with transportation of patients with cardio monitors and/or ventilators. 8. Provides relief coverage for clerical or custodial staff, involving the operation of telephone, computer and floor wet vacuum, as well as key communication in emergency situations. 9. Prepares specialty supplies such as sub packs, eye packs, cast supplies, breathing tubes, positional aides, etc. 10. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in the operating rooms, rotating stock and checking for outdates. 11. Acts as a teacher of his/her own job duties and responsibilities in staff orientation and development. 12. Practices within OSHA guidelines, e.g. body substance isolation. 13. Maintains the work area, hospital facilities and equipment to reduce potential patient/associate injury or unsatisfactory patient outcome. 14. Observes hospital/department/work unit policies, procedures, rules and standards. 15. Demonstrates good customer/supplier relations. 16. Completes mandatory in-service requirements. 17. Performs direct patient care activities within the scope of his/her preparation and training, including but not limited to taking vital signs; patient positioning, feeding and dressing; and discontinuing of intravenous infusions. 18. Performs routine housekeeping chores, including but not limited to trash/soiled linen disposal, damp dusting, wiping down cupboard/cart shelving, sterilizer/washers interiors/exteriors, countertops or work surfaces. 19. Performs related duties as required. 20. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. 21. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. 22. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System. 23. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE Education: Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. Experience: Six months healthcare work experience preferred. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.