Job Summary

The Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Full-time Day Shift position (NO weekends or holidays).

As a Surgical Technologist at Michigan Medicine, you will deliver exceptional care while handling the instruments, supplies and equipment during each surgical procedure. Working as a team you will work hand in hand with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel to assist with operative procedures and assure maintenance of all surgical instrumentation. You will be a part of a diverse environment that will anticipate the needs of the operating team, while monitoring and preserving the sterile field. Michigan Medicine will also provide you with the opportunity to develop and grow in your career. Join our team and become a part of a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary team of experts.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Generous PTO program
• Guiding and mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities*

What skills would you master?

• Performing daily assistance with our state-of-the-art instruments, sutures, and additional sterile supplies during the procedures.
• Effectively turnover and transfer instruments to CSR/Decontamination.
• You will demonstrate your ability to accomplish tasks in a calm and reliable manner while delivering excellent patient care.
• The expansion of your knowledge and improve your skills on passing instruments, retracting tissues and operating equipment during surgery.
• You will be responsible for reviewing each case cart for the correct instruments and supplies.
• Multitasking while keeping a detailed focus on the surgeons' needs for instrumentation and supplies as needed.
• The ability to work under pressure and in situations that demand perseverance and stamina, while transferring patients as needed.
• Capable of maintaining positivity in challenging situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Surgical Technologist Intermediate

• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly.

Surgical Technologist Senior

• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ambulatory experience
• Ophthalmic scrub experience
• Satisfactory attendance record proven by employment references.
• Self-motivated and excellent organization skills
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist certification program.

Work Locations

This is a 40 hour position.   

• Days: Monday - Friday 7 AM - 5 PM (10 hours shifts rotating 1 day off).
• On call rotation is expected during the hours of 5 PM - 11 PM.
• Monday - Friday (NO weekends or holidays) with a required One Hour response time.
• On call signup sheets are created weekly and rotation averages are about 2 - 3 days per month. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

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

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.  Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.