Surgical Technologist

Ludington Hospital has been providing comprehensive health care services to Mason and Oceana County residents and tourists for over a century.

With experienced doctors and health teams, advanced technology, and programs that improve well-being, Ludington Hospital is a top choice for local care.

This role works within the surgical services and operating room of Ludington Hospital.

Maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed.

Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.

Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.

Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions for each surgical case.

Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.

Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.

Takes an active role in preference card building and management through communication with surgeons and EMIs.

Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on.

Engages with surgeons to make suggestions regarding instrument sets (i.e. streamlining sets by removing instruments, combining sets, adding instruments that are always opened separately, etc).

Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases.

Requires Associate's Degree or completion of Accredited Surgical Tech Program or equivalent years of experience.

Preferred - Surgical Technologist experience (clinical rotations do count as experience).

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 90 days.

Surgical Tech Certification is preferred.

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs.

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs.

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs.

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs:

Seldom up to 25 lbs.

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs:

Seldom up to 10 lbs.

Pushing Force > 5 lbs:

Occasionally up to 25 lbs.

Pulling Force > 5 lbs:

Occasionally up to 20 lbs.

Sitting:

Seldom.

Standing:

Frequently.

Walking:

Frequently.

Forward Bend - Standing:

Occasionally.

Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom.

Trunk Rotation - Standing:

Occasionally.

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom.

Squat:

Seldom.

Stair Climbing:

Seldom.

Crawling / Kneeling:

Seldom.

Driving:

Seldom.

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom.

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally.

Handling:

Occasionally.

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs:

Occasionally.

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs:

Occasionally.

Finger/Hand Dexterity:

Occasionally.

Visual Acuity 1

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom.

This role is based at Ludington Hospital, 1 Atkinson Dr, Ludington.

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.

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.