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Job Summary

To assist surgical team during operative procedures by preparing sterile equipment for the operation and passing instruments, sponges and sutures to the operating team. Assist with inventory, sterilization of instruments, prepare and select equipment for procedures, transfer of patients as needed, turnover and transfer of instruments to CSPD/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Other duties as assigned.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first dayFlexible spending accountsPrescription Drug PlanMental and emotional health programsChild Care ResourcesLife InsuranceLegal Services PlanRetirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vestingMission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

Intermedate: 

High School Diploma or GEDCertification or satisfactory completion of an equivalent Surgical Technology training program, or a program pending immediate accreditation. Highly motivated and organized.Good interpersonal/team skills.

Senior Level:

High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.Minimum 3 years experience as a Surgical Technologist

Both: 

Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department cultureDemonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take directionAble to prioritize tasks quickly

Physical requirements: This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring of patients. 

Desired Qualifications*Experience with scrubbing any of the following: Spine, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Oral-Maxillofacial, and Thoracic  Experience as a Surgical Technologist.Ability to scrub all services.Work Schedule

Day/Evening position:

Hours: 40 hoursShift: Day/Evening (varying start times)On-call, Weekend, and Holiday ObligationModes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.