To assist the surgical team at the CW Mott Operating Rooms 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 CSR/Decontamination and putting equipment back in place. Other duties as assigned.

      Requirements for all Levels:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
2. Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required.
3. Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.
4. Call commitment with a 30-minute response time.

Additional requirements for Senior Level:  

• Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.

 Additional requirements for Specialist Level:

• At least one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist Senior at Michigan Medicine.
• Current/valid certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Demonstrated willingness and competency as a preceptor, as confirmed by the STs Manager/Supervisor

• Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is desired.
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist desired in a pediatric setting
• Experience with family centered care philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly.

Full time, 40hrs; Day/Night rotating shifts

Night, weekend and holiday on-call obligations.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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