Surgical Technologist Specialist/ Senior

Responsibilities

• Aid the surgical team during operating procedures by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• Select and lay out instruments for operating procedures.
• Prepare sterile supplies for operating procedures.
• Prepare surgical trays for operating procedures.
• Aid in the preparation of patients for surgery.
• Move patients after completion of surgery for transfer to the Recovery area.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Surgical Technologist Specialist Requirements:
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program or a program pending immediate accreditation.
  • Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
  • One year of Surgical Technologist Senior experience, in good standing, at the University of Michigan Health System.
  • Surgical Technologist Senior Requirements:
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.
  • Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.
  • Surgical Technologist Requirements:
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.

  Physical Requirements

  • Moderate standing/walking.
  • Lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Some experience as a Surgical Technologist.
  • Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

  Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
  • Hybrid or mobile/remote work mode eligibility at the discretion of the hiring department.
  • Underfill statement: This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  • Union Affiliation: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).