Surgical Support Tech

Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago

About the role

The Surgical Support Tech assists in the preparation, delivery, and clean-up of patient care during the intra-operative phase. They are responsible for organizing sterile supplies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring anesthesia machines are properly tested and functional.

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.

About Blodgett Hospital 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.

Also follows-up on equipment needing repairs.

Sets up anesthesia machines and runs tests to ensure the air is flowing correctly.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Required Associate's Degree in related field Preferred 2 years of relevant experience Patient Care Preferred and 1 year of relevant experience in Operating Room Preferred AHA or ARC American Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 Days of hire required Anesthesia Technician Certification (Cer. A.T.) preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids Department Name Operating Room Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 0700 - 1530 Days Worked Monday- Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's Degree preferred. Applicants should possess relevant patient care or operating room experience and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.

high school
associate degree
Decontamination
Patient care
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Instrument sterilization
Equipment maintenance
Surgical support
Operating room assistance
Sterile supply management
Anesthesia machine setup

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Identity theft protection
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

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