Surgical Technician
| Facility | UP Health System - Portage |
| Location | Hancock, MI |
| Career Area | Nursing - Patient Support |
| Schedule | Part Time |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 10/01/2025 |
| Job ID | #314787 |
Surgical Technician -
Flex | .6-1.0|Monday-Thursday with Variable start times 10-hour shifts- Rotating Weekends | Days
Your experience matters
UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Flex Surgical Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Where We Are
In Portage our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
How you'll contribute
A Surgical Technician who excels in this role:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary
Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Essential Functions
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery.Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Performs on call services as requested.
Actively participates and ensures room turn overs are efficient and timely
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Certified Surgical Technology Program
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP)
Work Experience
1-year related experience (preferred)
Need to have at least 6 months on the job from another facility
EEOC Statement
UP Health System - Portage is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran