Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assists in the preparation, delivery, and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase. Responsible for organizing sterile supplies, assembling case tables, and setting up anesthesia machines.
About the unit
Level 3 trauma center with 15 operating rooms in the Magnet Designated Corewell Health System.
We are a center of excellence for bariatrics and total joints.
Approximately 40% of our cases are comprised of total joints and elective spine cases.
The remaining 60% of cases are comprised of General, Colon/Rectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastic and ENT surgeries.
Blodgett Surgery is a high-tech environment with 3 Davinci robots, a Mako robot, Mazor and Stealth technology.
The OR is a team environment, as Nurses, Surgical Technologists and Surgery Support Staff work together to care for patients and support surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout the surgical procedure.
The Blodgett OR team also serves as the patient advocate while the patient is under anesthesia.
OR staff must use precise, critical thinking, often within a short time frame, while keeping cost effective quality care and patient safety at the forefront.
Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.
Scope of work
Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase.
Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit.
Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case.
Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables.
Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
Cleans equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments), work areas and reusable supplies and returns unneeded equipment to appropriate department.
Market context
In Michigan, Surgical Support Tech roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals and surgical centers rely on trained support staff to keep procedures moving safely. These positions are competitive when candidates bring patient care or operating room experience, and preferred credentials like an associate’s degree or Anesthesia Technician Certification can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your BLS timeline and highlight any OR or patient care experience in your application.
Also follows-up on equipment needing repairs.
Sets up anesthesia machines and runs tests to ensure the air is flowing correctly.
SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Hours of Work
0700 - 1530
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Requires a High School Diploma and BLS certification within 60 days of hire. An Associate's degree, Anesthesia Technician Certification, and experience in an Operating Room are preferred.
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