Certified Surgical Technologist

Department: Surgical Services - Main OR

Location: Chelsea Hospital

Status: Full-time, 32-40 hours/week

Shift: Day shift, rotating weekends and on-call

Minimum rate of pay: $25.34 per hour

In our Operating Room at Chelsea, more than 5,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries are performed annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, podiatry, plastic surgery, and spine surgery.

Position Purpose:

Surgical Technologists are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the field of Operating Room technology to Child and Adolescents and Adults and Geriatrics.

Required Qualifications:

Education

Completion of an associate degree in Surgical Technology and active certification as a Surgical Tech OR two (2) years of surgical technologist experience and active certification as a surgical technologist.

Certification

Certification as a Surgical Technologist required, must be obtained within 6 months of hire if the candidate has recently completed a Surgical Technologist program.
 

Experience

No experience required if actively Certified as a Surgical Technologist, if not Certified must be able to provide proof of eligible to complete Certification exam and obtain within 6 months of hire.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

What you will do:

Scrubs for surgical cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing, dons sterile gowns and gloves, and assists the surgical team with the same.

Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set up of instrument table with drapes, instruments and sutures required for procedure according to surgeon preference and maintains sterile field throughout the case.

Passes instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assists during procedures, holds retraction devices, anticipates and responds to surgeon needs during course of surgery.

Assists RN with circulating duties such as opening supplies, assisting with positioning, obtaining equipment and supplies, bagging sponges, and preparing the operative site.

Counts sponges, needles, and instruments used during surgery; at the beginning of the case, before closing, final counts and when relieved at the end of the shift prior to end of case. Assists with dressing of operative site following closing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.