Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician - OR (Job # )

Job Description

Sign on Bonus: $13,500 for qualified experience

• Scrub all types of operating procedures; handle instruments, sutures, sponges; anticipate surgeon needs; maintain aseptic technique; assist as needed; report patient condition changes.
• Prepare for scheduled operative procedures by ensuring all equipment, instruments and supplies are available.
• Maintain a clean and safe OR environment; clean rooms, sterilize equipment; restock OR supplies; update surgical instrument sets; maintain power equipment and specialty instrumentation.
• Assist in patient transport to and from the OR; verify identity; assist with lifting and positioning.
• May serve as second circulator under RN direction; prepare materials for in‑service education; assist in testing new surgical products; provide input on policies and participate in committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; must have completed an accredited surgical technician program or equivalent training/experience.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists is highly desirable.
• One to two years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for surgical and medical expertise, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, an applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Tenet also participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.