Surgical Technologist
About this unit
The Helen DeVos Children's Surgery department completes over 8,000 cases per year. It has 8 operating rooms, including one with a fully integrated iMRI suite. HDVCH Surgery is verified as a Level 1 Children's Surgery site through the American College of Surgeons. The unit is staffed 24/7 with a team of RNs and Surgical Technologists. The physician teams consist of all pediatric-certified Surgeons and Anesthesiologists. Helen DeVos OR supports a large variety of specialties, including: ENT, General, Urology, Robotics, Plastics, Ortho/Ortho Spine, Cardiac, Dental, Burn, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery.
About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings, and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.
Scope of work
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 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.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, or successful completion of an accredited school of Surgical Technology — Required
- Surgical Technologist experience (clinical rotations count as experience) — Required
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire — Required
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on 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
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for this opportunity
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Day shift, 0700–1730, variable weekdays. On-call weekends. Primary location: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids. Department: Operating Room HDVCH – Grand Rapids Hosp.