Surgical Technologist
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Marshfield Clinic is hiring a Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services. This role functions as a member of the sterile team, creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. The technologist understands procedures, anticipates surgeon needs, and participates in the disassembly, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical instrumentation and supplies.
Key focus areas include Assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients, Function as a member of the sterile team, and Create and maintain a sterile field.
Successful candidates bring Graduate From Accredited Program For Surgical Technologists and BCLS Certification Within One Month Of Hire. Important skills include Principles Of Asepsis and Communication. Preferred (not required): Customer Service, Professional Conduct, Responsibility, and Organizational Skills.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn Location: Iron Mountain, MI Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $24.80 - $32.51 Union Position: Yes
Department Details
AFSCME Job Posting
Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, August 8, 2025 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular Part-time
Part-Time FTE Range: 0.5-0.99
Hours: 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts starting at 6:30a, 7a, 8a, 9a, or as assigned, including weekend and on-call rotation
Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week
Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services
(Operating Room, Sterile Supply/Decontamination, and Endoscopy). Functions as a member of the sterile team
in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Understands procedure being
performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon. Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination,
assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical
instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Sets up the operating room with sterile equipment and supplies, prepares patient for surgery, maintains sterile field, and assists the Registered Nurse and Surgeon throughout the procedure by performing duties such as passing instruments, holding devices, assisting with specimen handling, and monitoring vitals. Performs postoperative care by assisting in transporting the patient to their recovery room, cleaning and storing surgical equipment, disposing of used supplies, and documenting required data. Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing activities and care rendered and demonstrates compliance with applicable standards, as well as hospital wide policies and procedures. Continuously assesses self-learning needs. Maintains and utilizes appropriate, professional, and effective communication skills. Utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment in a cost effective and safe manner. Participates in the department's on call schedule. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.
Must have thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis. Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct. Must have excellent communication skills. Possesses and displays a sense of responsibility and effective organizational and communication skills. Is able to effectively prioritize work when dealing with multiple tasks. Functions independently to complete assigned tasks. 1-2 years’ experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center preferred.
BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0252987 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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