Surgical Technologist First Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and the operating team. You will prepare patients, rooms, and equipment, assist during procedures as part of the surgical team, and ensure sterile technique throughout operations.

Responsibilities include room setup, equipment checks, specimen labeling, and post-procedure cleanup. Strong attention to infection control, patient safety, and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and CST/ CST First Assistant (NBSTSA).
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification and Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring equipment and supplies are disinfected, assembled and in working order.
• Maintains sterile field and prepares patient for surgery.
• Assists during surgical procedures as part of the scrub team.
• Delivers supportive care during the pre-operative phase and prepares patient skin.
• Assists in passing sterile equipment, sutures, instrument counts and specimen labeling during procedures.
• Keeps OR clean, sterile, and stocked for subsequent procedures.
• Performs clerical duties and supports administrative staff as needed.
• Provides compassionate support to patients and families; ensures HIPAA compliance and safety policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology training program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and CST First Assistant (CSTFA) NBSTSA

One month of job-related experience and/or training

BLS certification and Canadian equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Assists surgeons and other medical professionals in operating rooms and similar environments. Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures. Assists during those procedures as part of the surgical team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms, ensuring that all equipment and supplies needed for the procedure are properly disinfected, assembled and in working order.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in operating room.
• Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Prepares patient's skin for surgery; moves and positions patients in the operating room; monitors vital signs and observes status.
• During surgery performs scrub functions including passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeons, may cut sutures, tracking items used/performing instrument counts, collecting and labeling specimens taken and helping dress a patient's wounds. May transport patient after procedure.
• Ensures that operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to next procedure.
• Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining logs, pulling up and/or entering patient information, doing inventory and supporting the administrative and clerical staff as needed.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role)

• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• Work flow/distribution of work.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Tech First Assisting (NBSTSA).
• One (1) month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification and Canadian equivalent.

Preferred

One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003893
• Daily Work Times: VARIABLE
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes