Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Aid in the care of the childbearing mother and newborn.
• Maintain a safe, supportive family-centered environment.
• Support the obstetrical team during delivery and operative procedures.
• Care for the childbearing mother during all stages of labor.
• Manage surgical and procedural instruments and devices efficiently.
• Work as part of a team and follow directions.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff professionally.
• Implement PFCC principles such as respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.
• Prepare and pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to the operating team.
• Ensure proper disposal of surgical specimens and inventory, prepare, and stock equipment and supplies.
• Transfer patients as needed and follow cases offsite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.
• Moderate standing/walking, lifting, positioning, pushing, and transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in perinatal care.
• NBSTSA certification.
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Teamwork and direction-taking abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.
• Hybrid or mobile/remote work options.

What You Can Expect at Michigan Medicine

• Opportunities for groundbreaking medical and technological advancements.
• One of the largest health care complexes in the world.
• Over 30,000 employees working towards a common goal.
• Great work-life balance with various work schedules.
• Union affiliation and collective bargaining agreements.