About

Surgical Technologist 

JOB-10044154

Anticipated Start Date

June 02, 2025

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system. Supported by an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, including thousands of physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses. They offer comprehensive services across numerous hospitals, outpatient locations, and post-acute facilities, all driven by an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Surgical Technologist . This position 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 Description

• 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
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Able to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team. Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment. Attention to detail. Intact sight and hearing. Eye/hand coordination required, especially when loading/cutting sutures and instrument handling.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self-directed. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality. Ability to listen to others. Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
• Ability to keep information confidential. Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment. Attention to detail.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent - Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an associate’s degree.
• Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS): American Red Cross or American Heart Associate - Required upon start

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must live an hour away
• Hours: 7am to 3:30pm.
• On Call: 1 weekend every 4 weeks and 1 weeknight (Monday - Friday) every 4 weeks

  Pay Rate

• $50.00 per hour

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law”.