Surgical Technologist
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 5:15 PM (10-hour shift)

Job Details

• Position involves surgical technology duties.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• Shift hours are from early morning to late afternoon.

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technician with at least 1 year of experience.
• Surgical Technician experience within the last year.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test required.
• Trinity 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (includes specific substances; no THC).
• COVID-19 vaccine proof required (including booster through September 2025) or approved declination/exemption.
• Proof of MMR vaccination (2 doses) or IgG titer.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series must be started prior to start date.
• Influenza vaccine is optional.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test required; positive TB requires chest x-ray within last year.
• Varicella vaccination proof or IgG titer required.
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• Current, non-expired Tdap vaccine required; declination accepted if no pediatric interaction.

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Signed Code of Conduct form.
• Signed Confidentiality of Patient and Proprietary Information and Information System Security Agreement.
• Signed Integrity and Audit Services form.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure form.
• Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county) from last 7 years, including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
• Education verification of highest academic level.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) and OIG (Office of Inspector General) checks dated within 30 days.
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check dated within 30 days, including statewide check for Michigan.
• System access form completed and uploaded one week before start.
• Respirator evaluation with physician signature required; on-site completion for Muskegon & Grand Rapids locations.

Submission Requirements

• Resume.
• Skills checklist completed within the last year.
• Two professional references.

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, health, and compliance standards prior to onboarding.