Surgical Support Technician

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, St. Joseph
Oct 10, 2025
Job Summary Assists in the preparation, delivery and clean up of patient care during the intra-operative phase. Contributes to the smooth operation of the unit. Essential Functions Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case. Assembles surgical supplies for rooms and case tables. Opens sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Participates in the decontamination and sterilization of instruments. Distributes supplies throughout the department. Returns unneeded items to the appropriate location and follows-up on equipment needing repairs. Handles surgical specimens under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and delivery of the specimens(s) to designated area. Assists with patient care as directed by the RN. Assists with "turnover" of surgical suites between cases. Transports patients to and from the surgical area. Enters and retrieves information from the computer, as needed. May perform clerical duties, as needed. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 60 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 60 Days Preferred Associate's Degree in related field knowledge of medical terminology, experience utilizing aseptic technique, experience in the endoscopy environment handling scopes, education and experience in health care facility, or understanding of infection control practices. How Corewell Health cares for you 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 Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Surgical Services - St Joseph Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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.