Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Lansing, Michigan
Employer: McLaren
Industry: Technical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Responsible for providing surgical assistance in the exposure, hemostasis, cannulation, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for patients. The surgical assistants perform preoperative and postoperative duties as well as during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Provides surgical assistance in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse or other designated operating room supervisor. Assists with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Responsibilities:
• Prepares and sets up operating room.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases.
• Completes and maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.
• Participates in cost containment and quality assurance programs.
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a surgical assistants program accredited through Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA).
• American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Tech First Assisting (NBSTSA).
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Responsibilities:
• Prepares and sets up operating room.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases.
• Completes and maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.
• Participates in cost containment and quality assurance programs.
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a surgical assistants program accredited through Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA).
• American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Tech First Assisting (NBSTSA).
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 23008474
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Lansing
ZIP: 48933
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