Certified Surgical Assist North Tower

Corewell Health Corporate; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon during approved procedures under direct supervision, in a fast-paced operating room environment. The role requires completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or CSA program and active certification.

This part‑time position is shared across on‑call and weekend coverage within a Level 1 trauma center, with training and benefits reflective of a major health system; prior surgical assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant program required.
• Certification as CSA or CSFA through NCCSA/NBSTSA required or upon hire.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred; required certifications listed.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in approved procedures under direct supervision.
• Work with the operating room team in a fast-paced Level I trauma center.
• Fulfill on-call and weekend coverage as part of a shared schedule.

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Surgical Tech First Assistant or CSA program

CSA or CSFA certifications (NCCSA, NBSTSA)

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

About the unit

Teams 3 & 4 is a Level 1 trauma center with a fast-paced operating room caring for both inpatients and outpatients. Specialties include Urology, Gynecology, ENT, and OMFS. In addition, we have a robust robotic program consisting of 8 DaVinci Xi robots and an SP robot. Our robotic program expands to several service lines including General, Urology, Gynecology, Colorectal, Bariatric, Hepatobiliary, Thoracic and ENT. The first robotic program in Michigan to hit 20,000 robotic surgeries. Our Urology, Gynecology, and ENT programs consistently receive national recognition by the U.S. News & World Reports. We pride ourselves on working together as a team to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care for our patients. On call and weekend requirements are shared amongst the team.

About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Scope of work

The Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon in the performance of approved surgical procedures, and who works under the direct supervision of and by the request of the operating surgeon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma Required
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent Preferred. Required years of relevant experience in lieu of associate’s degree may be considered
• Completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant Program Required
• Must receive certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant Certification (CSA) through the NCCSA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) through the NBSTSA
• Upon Hire Required 2 years of relevant experience; Surgical assisting experience Preferred
• Certified (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist Preferred
• Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Preferred
• Certified (CSFA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Upon Hire Required Or At least one Certification from preferred list:
• Certified (CSA) - NCCSA National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants
• Certified (SA-C) - ABSA America Board Surgical Assistant
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required
• AHA ACLS Adv Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Department Name Operating Room North Tower - Royal Oak Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Rotating (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people- including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities- and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.