Surgical Assistant - OR First Assistant & Scrub Tech

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant-CFA/CSA to join the Surgical Services team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Under supervision of the operating surgeon, you will assist with operative procedures, anticipate needs, and ensure safe, efficient surgeries in a high-acuity setting.

Your perioperative experience, CAAHEP-accredited training, and ability to obtain CSA certification within a year will support collaboration with surgeons, residents, and the health care team to deliver

Qualifications

• Perioperative experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Successful completion of a first assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP.
• BLS certification, maintained per hospital policy.
• Ability to obtain CSA certification within 1 year of hire if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in performing safe operative procedures by anticipating their needs and providing appropriate instrumentation.
• Maintain knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and anticipate potential complications during surgeries.
• Ensure compliance with operating room procedures, including attire, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Perform scrub/turnover duties and other surgical team responsibilities when not functioning as the first assistant.
• Collaborate with medical staff, residents, and vendors to maintain professional and collegial relationships.

Skills

Perioperative experience

BLS certification

Ability to obtain CSA certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited First Assistant Training Program

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant-CFA/CSA to join the Surgical Services team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Under supervision of the operating surgeon, you will assist with operative procedures, anticipate needs, and ensure safe, efficient surgeries in a high-acuity setting.

Your perioperative experience, CAAHEP-accredited training, and ability to obtain CSA certification within a year will support collaboration with surgeons, residents, and the health care team to deliver