Surgical Technologist/Senior/Specialist (Underfill)

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Assist the surgical team in the performance of operating procedures and to select instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from Nurse Manager or other designated official.

FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt

• Assist the surgical team during operating procedures by passing instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• Select and layout instruments for operating procedures.
• Prepare sterile supplies for operating procedures.
• Prepare surgical trays for operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of patients for surgery.
• Move patients after completion of surgery for transfer to Recovery area.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Surgical Technologist Specialist Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program or a program pending immediate accreditation.
Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
One year of Surgical Technologist Senior experience, in good standing, at the University of Michigan Health System.
This position requires primary source verification

Surgical Technologist Senior Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.
Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Surgical Technologist Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

• Some experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

This is a full-time (40 hr/wk) Day/Night rotator position.

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

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.