Surgical Support and Anesthesia Technician

Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

About the role

The technician assists in the preparation, delivery, and clean-up of patient care during surgical procedures. They are responsible for organizing sterile supplies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring the smooth operation of the operating room.

Schedule Monday and Wednesday weekly Orientation Orientation will be full-time for 6-8 weeks.

Shifts will be either 5/8-hour shifts or 4/10-hour shifts starting at 6:30am.

About this unit The Helen DeVos Children's Surgery department completes over 8000 cases per year.

It has 8 operating rooms including one with a fully integrated iMRI suite.

HDVCH surgery is verified as a Level 1 Children's Surgery site through the American College of Surgeons.

Our unit is staffed 24/7 with a team of RN’s and Surgical Technologists.

Our physician teams consist of all pediatric certified Surgeons and Anesthesiologists.

Helen DeVos OR supports a large variety of specialties including: ENT, General, Urology, Robotics, Plastics, Ortho/Ortho Spine, Cardiac, Dental, Burn, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery.

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital We fight for every child.

With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S.

News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers.

We believe in the possibility of every child's future.

Because it's only impossible until it isn't.

We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

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.

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 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 - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Operating Room HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 20 Hours of Work 0630-1700 Days Worked Monday Wednesday Weekend Frequency On-call weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree preferred. Relevant experience in patient care and operating rooms is preferred, along with a Basic Life Support certification.

high school
associate degree
Basic Life Support
Patient care
Instrument sterilization
Surgical support
Equipment decontamination
Operating room protocols
Sterile supply management
Surgical case preparation
Anesthesia assistance

Benefits

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

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

Michigan Surgical Support Roles Value OR Readiness

In Michigan, surgical support and anesthesia technician roles commonly emphasize operating-room familiarity, patient-care experience, and current Basic Life Support certification; an associate’s degree may strengthen candidacy. Competition can favor applicants who demonstrate sterile-technique awareness, reliable teamwork, and readiness for fast-paced procedural settings. This platform’s AI summary of requirements and benefits from the original job description saves research time; confirm credential details and shift expectations before applying.

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