Surgical Technologist

Job Title

Surgical Technologist

Ann Arbor, MI

$56,929 - $82,638 per year

Assist the surgical team in the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms by preparing sterile equipment, passing instruments, sponges, sutures, and assisting with inventory and sterilization. Support patient transfers, turnover of instruments to CSR/Decontamination, and placing equipment back in place. Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Prepare and select sterile equipment for procedures.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to the operative team.
• Assist with inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Transfer patients as needed and support turnover of instruments to CSR/Decontamination.
• Place equipment back in its designated location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program.
• Commitment to a positive department culture.
• Call commitment with a 30‑minute response rate.

• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to scrub cardiac, general thoracic and vascular cases.
• Experience with family‑centered care philosophy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑relations skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction.
• Ability to prioritize tasks quickly.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective first day.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Prescription drug plan.
• Mental and emotional health programs.
• Child care resources.
• Life insurance.
• Legal services plan.
• Retirement savings with 2:1 match and immediate vesting.

Full time, 40 hrs. Day shift with afternoon/night shift rotation, including midnight, weekend and holiday on‑call/shift obligations.

Covered under the U‑M/United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) collective bargaining agreement.

Background screening and pre‑employment drug testing required upon contingent offer. Screening complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Posted at least seven calendar days; may be removed after that period.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Entry level

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care