Operating Room Technician Jobs in Michigan
Operating Room Technician jobs in Michigan are concentrated in hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty surgical practices, with demand running from entry-level sterile processing support through experienced first-scrub technicians. The strongest hiring activity is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where large systems like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and Michigan Medicine anchor the surgical workforce. Orthopedic, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted surgery teams are among the most active areas for new openings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
The Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse who is accountable for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating the delivery of patient care at multiple sites or departments. Provides clinic leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the health care team and leadership to assure quality patient care. Care is provided in accordance with departmental, Henry Ford Medical Group and Henry Ford Health policies and procedures. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative patient care delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services. In conjunction with the Administrator, assumes responsibility for fiscal management of clinic/department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field required.
- Successful completion of Henry Ford Ambulatory orientation.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or equivalent preferred.
- Three to five (3-5) years of progressively more responsible experience demonstrating leadership skills in a clinical setting required. Some examples include Charge Nurse Duties; Leadership of special projects such as Service Excellence teams; Quality Improvement initiatives, Clinic Process Redesign.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage complex clinical, administrative, and interpersonal problems.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Maintains professional competency through review of current literature, attendance at educational programs, and participation in professional organizations.
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS or ACLS per Henry Ford Health policy.
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
The Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse who is accountable for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating the delivery of patient care at multiple sites or departments. Provides clinic leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the health care team and leadership to assure quality patient care. Care is provided in accordance with departmental, Henry Ford Medical Group and Henry Ford Health policies and procedures. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative patient care delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services. In conjunction with the Administrator, assumes responsibility for fiscal management of clinic/department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field required.
- Successful completion of Henry Ford Ambulatory orientation.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or equivalent preferred.
- Three to five (3-5) years of progressively more responsible experience demonstrating leadership skills in a clinical setting required. Some examples include Charge Nurse Duties; Leadership of special projects such as Service Excellence teams; Quality Improvement initiatives, Clinic Process Redesign.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage complex clinical, administrative, and interpersonal problems.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Maintains professional competency through review of current literature, attendance at educational programs, and participation in professional organizations.
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS or ACLS per Henry Ford Health policy.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Operating Room Technician Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Henry Ford Health14
- McLaren Health Care8
- Tenet Healthcare5
- Trinity Health4
- Voyage Health3V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Michigan.
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent military training
- Active CST credential issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Demonstrated experience scrubbing a variety of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association approved provider
- Familiarity with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and count protocols
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or reposition patients as required
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Michigan?
You become an operating room technician in Michigan by completing an accredited surgical technology program, typically offered at community colleges and vocational schools across the state, then earning the Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Michigan does not currently mandate a state-issued license, so the CST credential and an accredited education are the standard hiring benchmarks at most Michigan hospital systems and surgical centers.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Michigan?
Michigan operating room technician roles are posted by Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, and Tenet Healthcare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems and regional surgical centers consistently maintain the deepest pipelines for both full-time and per-diem surgical tech openings.
Which Michigan cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Clinton Township have the most operating room technician openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of the density of major hospital campuses and specialty surgical centers in the metro, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor draw volume from anchor institutions like Spectrum Health and Michigan Medicine, each of which runs large surgical programs with ongoing staffing needs.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is hands-on and performed inside a sterile surgical field, which means the vast majority of positions require full on-site presence. About 14% of operating room technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost exclusively administrative, scheduling, or surgical technology education roles rather than direct patient care positions.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a clinical practicum through an accredited Michigan surgical technology program, which places students directly inside OR suites at affiliated hospitals. Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health both offer new-graduate onboarding tracks for surgical technologists. Candidates who begin as sterile processing technicians or surgical assistants at Michigan ambulatory surgical centers often transition into scrub tech roles once they demonstrate instrument knowledge. Earning the CST credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge even without paid OR experience.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Search for roles that fit your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that match.
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