Surgical Technologist l
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Surgical technologists employed in Michigan earn a median of $30.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
Summary
Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.|
Hands required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.|
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.|
Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.|
Assists surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS Provider
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Comments: For all Surgical Technologist I. Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
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From MyMichigan Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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