Sanford Health·Iron Mountain, Michigan
Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients while maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Performs decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical equipment and supplies.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30
The Surgical Technologist, Certified assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services (Operating Room, Sterile Supply/Decontamination, and Endoscopy). Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Understands procedure being performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon. Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination, assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Sets up the operating room with sterile equipment and supplies, prepares patient for surgery, maintains sterile field, and assists the Registered Nurse and Surgeon throughout the procedure by performing duties such as passing instruments, holding devices, assisting with specimen handling, and monitoring vitals.
Performs postoperative care by assisting in transporting the patient to their recovery room, cleaning and storing surgical equipment, disposing of used supplies, and documenting required data.
Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing activities and care rendered and demonstrates compliance with applicable standards, as well as hospital wide policies and procedures.
Continuously assesses self-learning needs.
Maintains and utilizes appropriate, professional, and effective communication skills.
Utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment in a cost effective and safe manner.
Participates in the department's on call schedule.
Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
Other duties as assigned.
Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.
BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with thorough knowledge of asepsis and BCLS certification. Prefers 1-2 years of experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center.
Market context
In Michigan, certified Surgical Technologist roles are typically competitive because hospitals and ambulatory care centers need staff who can maintain sterile technique, anticipate surgical needs, and work smoothly with the operating team. Employers often favor candidates with OR or ambulatory care experience, along with current BCLS and a graduate-level accredited surgical technology background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly compare fit, then confirm your asepsis training and recent clinical experience before applying.
