Surgical Technologist Jobs in Michigan
Surgical Technologist jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand across the state's large hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices at levels from entry-level through senior and lead scrub tech. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now part of Corewell Health), and Michigan Medicine maintaining steady openings. The most in-demand specialties include orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurological surgery, reflecting Michigan's concentration of high-acuity trauma and specialty care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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: Surgical Technologist
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, Midnight Shift, 7:00pm - 7:30am, Rotating weekends and holidays
- Sign On Bonus: $7,500
- Department: Labor and Delivery
About the Department
Located in the scenic setting of Grand Blanc, Genesys is nestled among rolling hills and acclaimed golf courses, including a stop on the PGA Tour Champions. This vibrant community offers a blend of small-city charm and top-tier amenities, with excellent schools and easy access to Flint, Detroit, and Northern Michigan. At Genesys, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment, where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare.
Role Overview
As a Surgical Technologist, you will provide essential technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in delivering patient care across all types of surgical procedures. Your role is critical in ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized operating room environment, where you will work closely with the peri-op team to support total patient care and maintain the highest standards of quality and 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
- Comply with established standards, policies, and procedures, including quality assurance, safety, and infection control, while maintaining a clean and orderly environment for patients and staff.
- Communicate and cooperate with others to achieve departmental objectives, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality.
- Set up operating rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, following surgeon preferences and routines, and assist with surgical procedures.
- Clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize equipment and instruments, and perform preps in nursing units as needed.
- Assist in patient transportation and provide support to the scrub or circulating nurse as directed.
- Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
- Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program or minimum of two years' experience as a Surgical Technician, or minimum of one year experience working as a Certified Surgical Technician.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Additional Information
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Henry Ford Health
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: Surgical Technologist
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, Midnight Shift, 7:00pm - 7:30am, Rotating weekends and holidays
- Sign On Bonus: $7,500
- Department: Labor and Delivery
About the Department
Located in the scenic setting of Grand Blanc, Genesys is nestled among rolling hills and acclaimed golf courses, including a stop on the PGA Tour Champions. This vibrant community offers a blend of small-city charm and top-tier amenities, with excellent schools and easy access to Flint, Detroit, and Northern Michigan. At Genesys, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment, where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare.
Role Overview
As a Surgical Technologist, you will provide essential technical services and assist professional nursing staff and physicians in delivering patient care across all types of surgical procedures. Your role is critical in ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized operating room environment, where you will work closely with the peri-op team to support total patient care and maintain the highest standards of quality and 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
- Comply with established standards, policies, and procedures, including quality assurance, safety, and infection control, while maintaining a clean and orderly environment for patients and staff.
- Communicate and cooperate with others to achieve departmental objectives, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality.
- Set up operating rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, following surgeon preferences and routines, and assist with surgical procedures.
- Clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize equipment and instruments, and perform preps in nursing units as needed.
- Assist in patient transportation and provide support to the scrub or circulating nurse as directed.
- Maintain inventory, preserve and label operative specimens, and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
- Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program or minimum of two years' experience as a Surgical Technician, or minimum of one year experience working as a Certified Surgical Technician.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Additional Information
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Henry Ford Health
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Surgical Technologist Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
- Henry Ford Health13
- McLaren Health Care13
- Trinity Health11
- MyMichigan Health10
- Munson Healthcare6
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- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Technology & Software2
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgical technologist jobs across Michigan.
- Active CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred or required
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Minimum one year of scrub experience in an accredited hospital or surgical facility
- Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general, or cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or reposition patients as required by Michigan facilities
Surgical Technologist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surgical technologist in Michigan?
Michigan does not require a state-issued license to practice as a surgical technologist, but nearly all hospital employers require or strongly prefer the Certified Surgical Technologist credential, awarded by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting after passing the CST exam. Candidates must first complete an accredited surgical technology program, typically an associate degree through a community college or vocational school, before sitting for the exam. Michigan community colleges such as Schoolcraft College and Kellogg Community College offer accredited programs.
How much do surgical technologists make in Michigan?
Surgical technologists in Michigan earn a median of about $63,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,690 for the lowest 10% to over $79,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire surgical technologists in Michigan?
Employers hiring surgical technologists in Michigan right now include Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's largest integrated health systems, including Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health, maintain the most consistent year-round openings across multiple campuses throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most surgical technologist jobs?
Grand Rapids, Midland, and Jackson have the most surgical technologist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads due to the concentration of major academic medical centers, specialty surgical hospitals, and large health system campuses in the metro, while Grand Rapids and Lansing reflect strong regional hospital networks and growing ambulatory surgery center markets that drive steady demand outside the southeast corridor.
Are there remote surgical technologist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical technology is a hands-on, sterile-field role performed in operating rooms, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence. About 19% of surgical technologist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent areas like surgical technology education, instrument processing coordination, or clinical support roles rather than direct scrub positions.
How can I get hired as a surgical technologist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or student extern postings at large Michigan health systems, which regularly bring on candidates immediately following program completion. Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health both recruit new graduates across multiple campuses, and many Michigan hospitals offer structured orientation programs for first-year scrub techs. Candidates transitioning from surgical processing technician or sterile processing roles have a strong advantage, as does holding an active CST credential even before accumulating OR hours.
Where can I find and apply to surgical technologist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to surgical technologist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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