Surgical Assistant - CFA/CSA -1.0 Day Shift - Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Henry Ford Health System; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to join their dynamic operating room team. This role involves working closely with surgeons and healthcare staff to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team. With a commitment to patient care and safety, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading hospital's mission of improving health outcomes in the community. Full-time benefits are included, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about surgical assistance.

Benefits

Full-time benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have completed a first assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Certification as a CSA is desired from NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and potential complications.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Infection Control

Patient Care

Operating Room Procedures

Education

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

Surgical Technologist Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL

Since its opening in 1899, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has been a committed leader in improving health in Macomb County and surrounding areas. The hospital's specialty care includes nationally recognized heart care, Level II trauma services, a primary stroke center, comprehensive cancer care, inpatient rehabilitation and a birthing center. With the 2023 addition of a 225,000 square foot, five-story tower, nearly 80 percent of its 366 patient rooms are private.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Surgical Assistant (SA) works under the supervision and direction of the operating surgeon and in collaboration with the health care team members, to carry out technical behaviors that assist the surgeon in performing a safe operative procedure. If Certified SA (CSA), the national certification is to be maintained. A copy of the national certification documentation will be maintained in the employee's file. The SA possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control and regulatory compliance. The SA performs other surgical team duties, such as, scrub/ turnover, and other duties as assigned when not functioning in the role of the first assistant. As a member of the HFHS staff, daily assignments will be made based on departmental need. The SA must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, other team members and the patient, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. The SA must maintain procedure knowledge related to normal /abnormal anatomy; ability to anticipate and provide for potential complications; confirms that instrumentation is appropriate for patient, age, and size. Reports directly to the OR Director/Manager and/or assigned specialty team leadership. The daily contact with medical, residents, administrative, nursing support staff and vendors will be collegial, professional and in accordance with HFHS customer service and service excellence standards. Full time benefits are offered.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• The SA is a perioperative experienced Surgical Technologist who works in collaboration with the surgeon and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.


• The SA must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of SA and has successfully completed a first assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).


• Intraoperatively, the SA practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub tech.


• The SA is sponsored in the operating room by the medical director of surgical services at the site during completion of the clinical case volume and/or clinical case hours required to obtain certification.


• Certification as a CSA is desired from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).


• A SA who is not certified upon hire will have 1 year from date of hire to complete the certification.


• All staff within the current job description will continue to perform in the job classification and known as a SA.


• The CSA is a Surgical Technologist with perioperative experience who has successfully completed a SA program (didactic and clinical requirements) that meets CAAHEP standards and has successfully completed the certification program.


• BLS required and must be maintained per hospital policy.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital


• Department: Operating Room - HFMH


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable