Surg Tech First Assist
About The Position
Surgeons Choice Medical Center is a patient-centered healthcare facility and physician-owned destination of care focusing on all hand, joint, orthopedic, and sports medicine. In 2004, a group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons created this surgical hospital to provide patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that embraces the best patient experience. Our highly skilled surgeons and staff play a key role in our success rates and becoming the premier center of choice with 30 surgical beds and 6 operating rooms. Surgeons Choice Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Tech First Assist. An ideal candidate has a passion to serve people to improve their quality of life and empower them on their health journey. Our culture starts with the hospital owners who are physicians and surgeons, working side-by-side with our management and staff, invested in improving patient care. You will be part of a caring and dynamic group of healthcare professionals that thrive on providing exceptional customer service. You will work in a friendly environment that fosters compassionate communication, responsible engagement and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in people's lives, Surgeons Choice Medical Center is the place for you.
Requirements
- The Surgical Tech First Assistant works in a dual role as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant.
- Successful completion of an AST certified Surgical First Assistant Program or 3+ years of First Assistant experience required.
- Experience in surgery specialties of Orthopedic and Hand required.
- Current BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in a Surgical Technology related field preferred.
- AST Surgical First Assistant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing instruments and supplies to perform procedures according to the physician’s documented preferred routine.
- Ability to prepare the operating field for procedures while performing routine and delegated duties.
- Provides aide in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
- Preparation of patient for surgery including but not limited to surgical scrub preparation, positioning, draping, sterile field maintenance.
- Skillfully sutures all varieties of tissues / tissue planes with appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.
- Assists in closure of wound or independently closes wound under the direction of the surgeon.
Benefits
- Health Safety Measures in place for everyone
- A diverse & inclusive workforce that embraces communication, caring and courtesy.
- Positive Onboarding Experience
- Health Insurance plans effective 1st of the month following 30 days.
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life and Disability insurance plans
- Generous PTO accrual at start of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education opportunities
- 401k with company match
- Company Events
- Community Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
