About Ludington Hospital

For over a century, we have provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local care.

Scope of work

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

Qualifications

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

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington

Department Name

Surgical Services - Ludington

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Days Worked

Weekdays

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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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.

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