Surgical Technologist at Corewell Health

About this unit  

The MHC OR consists of 9 operating rooms including 4 hybrid ORs that both the vascular and cardiovascular service lines utilize.  The integrated PV/CV team takes care of all peripheral vascular cases (AAA, fem-pops, EVAR, angios, carotids etc.) and cardiothoracic cases (CABG, Valve, TAVR, Robotics, VAD, Transplant, Lung surgery).  In joining this team, you will be part of one of the largest cardiovascular OR teams in the nation.  Our team prides itself on taking care of the team members by offering an excellent orientation and ensuring each member is fully trained to perform their role.  This in turn ensures the best outcomes for our patients as competent staff deliver the highest quality care. 

About Meijer Heart Center 

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. 

Scope of work 

Maintains responsibility for preparation of the cardiac, vascular and transplant 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. Is responsible formaintaining advanced, in-depth knowledge of vascular, cardiac and transplant procedures both pediatric and adult surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures. Integrates services with cath lab staff for procedures requiring expertise in both cath lab procedures and surgical cardiac procedures. Serves as member of the CV/PV team and be available to take team specific call for urgent/emergent cardiac, vascular and transplant cases. 

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree
• 1 year of relevant experience as a surgical technologist or 6 months CVT (cardio-thoracic/vascular/transplant) surgical technologist experience. Preferred
• State of Michigan License Practical Nursing (LPN) or AST, NBSTSA, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Required  
• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire required

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Surgical Services - Cardio - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

11:00am to 7:30pm

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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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. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. 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. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.