Surgical First Assistant

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 partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Surgical Assistant-CFA/CSA Job Posting

Job Title: Surgical Assistant-CFA/CSA

About the Department: Join the dynamic Surgical Services team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, a high-acuity hub serving Macomb County's fast-growing communities. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our hospital blends suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit, offering an ideal setting for both career growth and a fulfilling personal life. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative and innovative environment, where every member plays a vital role in achieving optimal surgical outcomes.

Role Overview: As a Surgical Assistant (SA), you will work under the supervision of the operating surgeon, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures. Your expertise will directly support surgeons and contribute to positive patient outcomes, making you an essential part of our surgical team.

Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What We Offer: Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with diverse professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications:

• Perioperative experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Successful completion of a first assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• BLS certification, maintained per hospital policy.
• Ability to obtain CSA certification within 1 year of hire if not already certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

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