Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

JOB-10045300

Anticipated Start Date

November 10, 2025

Location

Royal Oak, MI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system. Supported by an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, including thousands of physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses. They offer comprehensive services across numerous hospitals, outpatient locations, and post-acute facilities, all driven by an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Surgical Technician. This position work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Job Description

• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs instrument, sharps and sponge count with the circulator.
• Participates in procedure final verification and during the briefing process.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, when assigned.
• Assist other members of the team with cleaning the operating room to facilitate turnover.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Assists in the development of a proper learning environment in relation to orientation and education of personnel and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Prior training in a hospital, surgical technology, or military program meeting the knowledge and skills required for this role
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of surgical technician experience
• Physical requirements include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50; frequent standing and walking; occasional bending, reaching, handling, and trunk rotation; and seldom squatting, kneeling, climbing, or driving. Visual acuity and color vision are required on a seldom basis.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA (within 180 days)
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS Instructor) – AHA
• Membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

Additional Requirements

• Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
• Weekend rotation: variable but average 1 per schedule
• On call: variable but average 2-3 per schedule

Pay Rate

• $47.00 per hour

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law”.