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Surgical First Assistant

1 month ago

Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States Ascension Full time
Job DescriptionDetails
  • Department: Surgery
  • Schedule: PRN 1st Shift With Rotating First assist on-call weeknights, weekend, and holidays. 30 min response time is required.
  • Hospital: Genesys
  • Location: Grand Blanc, 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

Under the direct supervision of the attending physician, performs a variety of first assistant duties. Functions as a second assistant; fills in for surgical technicians and surgical physician assistants; prepares sterile supplies; uses sterile technique, and properly handles and maintains surgical equipment and instruments; participates in education programs, and performs other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.

  • Perform a variety of first assistant duties under the direct supervision of the attending physician including such duties as: Dissection of tissues, vein harvesting, clamping vessels, major suturing (peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, subcuticular and/or skin closure with staples, hemostasis with clamps and/or hemostatic clips, hemostasis and dissection with cautery).
  • Function as a second assistant performing surgical procedures such as: Retraction, maintenance of a clear surgical field through sponging and suctioning, maneuvering retractors in laparoscopic procedures, minor suturing, typing sutures, holding limbs, and maneuvering camera on laparoscopic and arthroscopic procedures. Able to assist physician in hemostasis and dissection.
  • Take call as first assistant as needed for all specialties.
  • Prepare sterile supplies, sets up cases, scrubs and assists with surgical procedures such as passing instruments, sponges, suture materials, etc., using sterile technique.
  • Properly handles and maintains surgical instruments and other departmental equipment.
  • Participate in formal and informal education programs as required. Attend continuing education seminars and conferences to maintain any certification requirements and current knowledge in the field.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.
  • Function as a surgical technician in place of First Assistant duties as necessary; to include preparation, follow through and clean up responsibilities of a case.
  • Function as a role model / preceptor facilitating patient care, promoting quality care and providing expertise to the OR team.
  • Assists the OR Team with the turnover and facilitation of consecutive cases.
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant Program.
    • Five years of current operating room scrub and/or assisting experience.
    • Successful completion of the First Assistant Certification Examination.
    • Must be dependable, flexible, and possess professional communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy, and other skills necessary to perform all the duties of this position.
    • Maximum qualifications preferred.
  • Essential Functions:
    • Must be dependable and possess good communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy, and other skills necessary to perform all the duties of the position.
    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, must possess visual and auditory acuity, perform fine detail work, and possess manual dexterity.
    • Working Conditions:.
    • Work setting is a surgical suite. May be exposed to patient illness, communicable diseases, blood and body fluid hazards, and hazardous chemicals.
  • Orientation Requirements:
    • Must attend new employee orientation and department orientation.
  • The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The most recently dated job description on file in the Human Resources Department will be considered the official job description.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified First Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
  • Certified Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

Education:

  • Completion of a recognized scrub technician college program preferred.

Work Experience:

  • Requires five (5) years of current operating room scrub and/or assisting experience.
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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