Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Company: Ascension
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Details
- Department: Operating Room, Surgery
- Schedule: PRN, Rotating Shifts
- Hospital: Borgess Medical Center
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various
health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits
including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption
assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary
by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example:
Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer
will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and
qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional
specifics. Responsibilities Ensure the quality of and
appropriateness of care for all age groups in the specific patient
population to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents and
geriatrics. Demonstrate an ability to assist surgeons as directed
in surgical procedures for all patients. Provide guidance and
supervision to other surgical technicians meeting quality and cost
effective outcomes.
- Follow the aseptic technique standard within the surgical
setting and corrects any breaks in technique.
- Arrange operating room equipment and supplies following
surgeons preference card and procedure requirements.
- Follow policy and procedure standards for sponge, needle and
instrument counts.
- The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the
best exposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant
will carry out this order. Consideration will be given to the
patient s comfortand safety.
- Assist surgeons as directed in surgical procedures for all
patients.
- Provide guidance and supervision to other surgical technicians
meeting quality and cost effective outcomes.
- Handle, prepare and administration of medication while under
the supervision of a physician.
- Immediate postoperative evaluation of the most common
postoperative complications or conditions (ex: peripheral pulses,
bruits, etc).
- The above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of thisjob. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements. Requirements Licensure / Certification /
Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
(AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job
transfer date.
- Certified Surgical Assistant specializing in First Assistant
credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year)
of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certified Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior
to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is
required.
- Graduation from accredited First Assistant program within 18
months of start date.Work Experience:
- Proficient as first and/or second scrub for minimum of four (4)
years.
- Consideration given for years of experience. Additional
Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension
Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare
facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate
associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated
to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and
improves the health of the communities we serve throughout
Michigan. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national
health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of
care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living
communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass
everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give
back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to
enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or
expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic
information, carrier status or any other legally protected status
or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the
EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights
(Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension
promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help
support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans
and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their
military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career
with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This
Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot
employ STEM OPT candidates.
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