Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (OR) {177473}

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSurgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room (OR)Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Butterworth OR)
Schedule: Days | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00/hr DOE
Summary
Now hiring a Surgical Technologist to support a high-acuity Operating Room (OR) team in Grand Rapids, MI. This Surgical Technologist role is ideal for a detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) who can maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs, and deliver safe, efficient intraoperative support in a fast-paced perioperative environment. If you’re searching for Surgical Technologist jobs or CST jobs in Grand Rapids, this is a strong opportunity to work with advanced surgical services and high-tech equipment.
Responsibilities
Prepare the surgical suite and organize the sterile field prior to each caseProvide sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment during proceduresMaintain sterility throughout the case; recognize breaks in technique and respond appropriatelyPerform surgical sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the teamSet up case tables with required sterile supplies, instruments, and solutions/medications per policyAssist with safe patient positioning and maintain protective positioning throughout the procedurePartner with surgeons/physicians to support preference card updates and workflow improvementsSuggest instrument set updates and collaborate with sterile processing to optimize traysParticipate in safety initiatives, risk reduction, and required unit competenciesPerform other duties as assigned in the OR setting
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Associate degree or equivalent accepted)Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) requiredBLS (Basic Life Support) required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)Ability to work effectively in a team-based OR environment with high volume and interruptionsStrong attention to detail, sterile technique, and patient safety mindsetComfort working with high-tech surgical equipment; strong communication and time management skillsMust maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound independent judgment under pressure