Best Choice-Surgical Technol
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (Clinton Township, MI)
- Employment
- Contract
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic medical center seeking a Surgical Technologist to float across various locations within its system. This role supports surgical procedures and patient care during staffing fluctuations, contributing to exceptional clinical outcomes.
Skills
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Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Job Title: Best Choice-Surgical Technologist
Contingent
24 hours/month
About the Department: BestChoice is a system-wide, contingent float pool within Henry Ford Health System, offering flexibility and diverse clinical experiences across various settings. Based at One Ford Place in Detroit's New Center, this role combines the energy of a downtown location with accessibility to public transit and local amenities. Team members have the unique opportunity to work in multiple locations, contributing to a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care.
Role Overview: As a Best Choice-Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care across Henry Ford Health System by floating to various locations where staffing needs arise. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of care during call-ins, census increases, or vacation coverage, ensuring seamless operations and patient safety.
Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do:
- Float to multiple locations to meet staffing needs.
- Formulate effective nursing care plans using clinical knowledge and analytical abilities.
- Perform a wide variety of professional nursing interventions.
- Identify patient problems before explicit changes in patient-specific data.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
What We Offer: Join a team where you can grow your career through diverse clinical experiences, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work that makes a real difference in patient care.
Join Our Team: Apply now to become part of a leading healthcare provider and make an impact in a role that offers flexibility and meaningful work.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
•High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
•Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program required.
•Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.
•Minimum of three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
•Current BLS certification required.
•Surgical Technologist certification preferred.