Surgical Technician First Assist - Surgical Services - Requisition #736393

Infor; Marshall, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Infor seeks a Surgical Technician First Assist to support the Surgical Services team in Marshall, MI. Provides peri-operative care under RN direction, prepares the environment, assists with the plan of care, and supports patient safety.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, STFA certification within 1 year of hire, and BCLS. Candidates should be ready for a fast-paced OR setting with strong teamwork and infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• STFA program graduate and certification within 1 year of hire.
• BCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Passes instruments and assists with tissue handling and hemostasis.
• Prepares and inventories sterile setup for operation and passes items to the operating team.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.
• Maintains infection prevention standards and uses safety measures.

Skills

Surgical Tech Certification

BCLS Certification

STFA Program

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

STFA program with certification within 1 year

Job description

Surgical Technician First Assist - Surgical Services

Job Summary: Provides peri-operative care of surgical patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assures physical environment is appropriately prepared before patient arrival. Assists RN with developing plan of care. Follows procedures to ensure patient and employee safety.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Uses instruments and medical devices.
• Provides exposure, handles and/or cuts tissue and provides hemostasis and sutures.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice.
• Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to operating team.
• Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the OR theater.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age. Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program; Graduation from an accredited STFA program and certification within 1 year of hire. BCLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possesses clinical knowledge to function effectively in assigned area. Certification preferred.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, push/pull, see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently sit, walk, reach, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068