CVOR Surgical Tech First Assist (CSTFA) Full Time - 80hrs/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Day 1 Health Benefits

Competitive Pay & Leadership Growth

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare is hiring a CVOR Surgical Tech First Assist to join the cardiac surgical team. The role collaborates with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients of all ages in a full-time setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, accredited Surgical Technologist program, CST certification, and CST First Assistant training, plus BLS by CORE orientation. Strong communication and composure under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required and completion of an accredited CST First Assistant program.
• Demonstrated competency in most surgical procedures and ability to perform endoscopic vein harvesting independently.
• BLS certification required by completion of CORE orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and OR team to provide safe, efficient surgical care.
• Maintain surgical field and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Scrub in and perform intraoperative duties as First Assistant on cardiac procedures.
• Read and interpret data from equipment and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Surgical team collaboration

Surgical procedures competency

Endoscopic vein harvesting

On-the-job orientation readiness

Communication and calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist First Assistant program

Tools

Surgical instrumentation handling

Job description

Job Title

CVOR Surgical Tech First Assist (CSTFA)

Contract

Full Time - 80hrs/pp

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Description

Join Our Surgical Team as a Surgical Tech First Assist. Are you ready to play a vital role in life-changing procedures and work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals in the field? We’re seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist to join our dynamic and compassionate operating room team. In this crucial position, you’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care for patients of all ages—from neonates to geriatrics. Your expertise and preparation will directly impact patient outcomes and surgical team performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist First Assistant program.
• Ability to demonstrate competent efficient endoscopic vein harvesting skills, and be able to perform them independently.
• BLS certification (required by completion of core orientation).
• Demonstrated competency in most surgical procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist in handling equipment and positioning patients.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), specialized formal training from an accredited surgical technologist course, and either be currently enrolled in or have completed accredited surgical technologist first assistant program required.
• Surgical Technologist certification is required.
• Must have experience or related training as Surgical Technologist within past 5 years.
• BLS competency required by the completion of CORE orientation.
• Successful completion of Hospital, CORE, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level is mandatory.
• On-the-job orientation from a qualified RN First Assistant or Surgical Technologist First Assistant.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus
• Day 1 Health Benefits – no waiting period
• Competitive Pay & Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Generous PTO Accrual
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Support
• Wellness Programs & Work-Life Resources

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assistant works cooperatively with the RN Circulator, the Surgeon, the Scrub Technicians or Scrub Nurses, and other medical personnel to provide efficient, safe, and comfortable care for the patient.

The Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assistant is directly responsible to the Surgeon, the RN Operating Room Circulator, and the OR Nurse Manager.

The Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assistant maintains technical skills and utilizes trained surgical assisting skills to assist the physician in the performance of surgery for patients.

The Surgical Technologist Assistant utilizes specialized knowledge to assess, plan, gather equipment, prepare, and maintain the surgical field, re-evaluating and anticipating the needs of the patient and the operative team as the operation progresses.

The Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assistant must be sensitive to the patient’s right to privacy and dignity at all times.

The Cardiac First Assistant must demonstrate competent efficient endoscopic vein harvesting skills, and be able to perform them independently. This skill is attested to by the operating surgeon and required competencies are obtained over a one year training period.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.

Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.

Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Demonstrated competency including the competency to scrub cardiac procedures and under indirect supervision harvest viable vein in an efficient manner.
• Competencies for vein harvesting are attested to by the operating surgeon and obtained over a one year training period.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment, and computer.
• Must be able to control confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.
• Fulfills the role as first assistant on surgical procedures.
• The Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assistant, when assisting at the field, is always under the supervision and guidance of the surgeon.
• Is responsible for all scrub duties when functioning in the role as surgical scrub.
• Carries out intraoperative procedures including handling tissue, providing exposure using surgical instruments, suturing and controlling blood loss.
• Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time.
• Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
• Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
• Observant of overt changes in patient’s condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
• Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
• Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
• Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and certification requirements.

Working Hours

• Shift Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Cost Center: 5700 Surgery (BMH)

About the Company

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system.

Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.

Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families.

We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment.

What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time.

By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve.

This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one.

The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.