Job Description

For this position we are considering applicants that are both experienced and non-experienced in Surgical Technology. For those with previous experience we require an Associate\'s Degree or equivalent, or the Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. (Not all schools involve an Associate\'s degree)

For non-experienced applicants the Surgical Services department will provide Unit-Based Training. Team members will be expected to attend and complete department coursework along with hands on training.

This position is eligible for a up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for experienced applicants.

Restrictions Apply; Contact Recruiter for additional details!

As our teams continue to grow, we\xe2\x80\x99d like you to join us! Looking for new and experienced Surgical Technologists for various Corewell Health locations, including: our level 1 trauma center, Butterworth Hospital, Blodgett Hospital and our ambulatory surgical sites, Lake Drive Surgical Center & South Pavilion Surgical Center. Meijer Heart Center, whose open heart surgery program boasts the largest volume program in the state of Michigan, is also looking for experienced Surgical Technologists to join the team.

Who We Are:

Grand Rapids is home to Corewell Health, West Michigan\xe2\x80\x99s largest employer. With numerous hospitals and over 61,000 employees across the state, we are a nationally recognized not for profit health system, offering a full continuum of health services through our health plan, medical group and hospital group. We strive to provide one Corewell Health experience: a consistent, high quality, seamless health journey for consumers; no matter where, when or how they interact with us. The result is better health outcomes for the thousands of individuals, families and communities we serve. Corewell Health Hospital Group and Corewell Health Medical Group are consistently recognized for the exceptional care they provide. Since 2010, Corewell Health has been listed five times among the 15 Top Health systems in the U.S. by Truven Analytics. Whether you chose to live in Grand Rapids or one of the surrounding communities, you have a range of thriving neighborhoods, schools, recreational activities and cultural opportunities. As communities throughout the region are growing and becoming increasingly diverse, west Michigan continues to attract people of all ages. We\xe2\x80\x99ve been named one of the best places to live and work by National Geographic for many reasons, including experiencing all 4 seasons here, having an average workday commute time of 22 minutes and being home to 11 cultural festivals, 4 musical theaters, countless museums, 5 outdoor concert venues, and being known as \xe2\x80\x9cBeer City, USA\xe2\x80\x9d.

To learn more about the Grand Rapids area, please visit hellowestmichigan.com

This position is eligible for a up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for experienced applicants.

Restrictions Apply; Contact Recruiter for additional details!

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 \xc2\xb9

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name Surgical Services - Butterworth

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36

Hours of Work 11:00 am to 11:30 pm

Days Worked Variable

Weekend Frequency N/A

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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. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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