Surg Tech First Assist

Surgeons Choice Medical Center; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement & CE

Job summary

Surgeons Choice Medical Center seeks a Surgical Tech First Assistant (CST) to support orthopedic and hand procedures. You will prepare the operating room, assist with exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling, and help maintain a sterile field.

This role requires CST certification or AST Surgical First Assistant program completion (or 3+ years as First Assistant) and a BLS certification; an Associate degree in Surgical Technology is preferred. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AST certified Surgical First Assistant Program or 3+ years of First Assistant experience required.
• Experience in Orthopedic and Hand surgery required.
• Associates degree in Surgical Technology related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and supplies to support procedures.
• Assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure and intraoperative tasks as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with tissue handling and suturing as needed.

Skills

CST

First Assistant

Surgical Technology

Education

AST Surgical First Assistant Program

Associates degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS (payable over 24 months)

6:30A - 5:00P (10 hr. shifts)

WHO WE ARE:

Surgeons Choice Medical Center is a patient centered health care facility and physician owned destination of care focusing on all hand, joint, orthopedic and sports medicine. In 2004, in an ambitious push to bring hospitality back to the hospital, a small group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons decided to create their own surgical hospital; one that provided patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that truly 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 is Best in Class!

At Surgeons Choice Medical Center 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.

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• The Surgical Tech First Assistant works in a dual role as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant.
• 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.

Primary Services Performed at Southfield Location: Ortho, Ortho neuro, General, ENT, GYN

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Associates degree in a Surgical Technology related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• AST Surgical First Assistant certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR STAFF:

• 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