Surgical Technology First Assist

Surgeons Choice Medical Center; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life and Disability

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Ed.

Job summary

Surgeons Choice Medical Center is seeking a Surgical First Assistant who will work as both a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant at the Southfield location. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, setup of the sterile field, and assisting in exposure, hemostasis, and closure to support safe surgeries across orthopedics, neuro, spine, and general procedures.

The role requires completion of an AST certified Surgical First Assistant Program or 3+ years of First

Qualifications

• AST Surgical First Assistant Program completion or 3+ years First Assistant experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• AST Surgical First Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and supplies for procedures as documented by the physician.
• Prepare the operating field and maintain sterile setup during procedures.
• Assist in exposure, hemostasis, and closure; perform intraoperative technical functions as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist in suturing tissues and wound closure under surgeon supervision.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant CST

Sterile technique

Sutures/tissue repair

Education

AST Surgical First Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Job description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS (payable over 24 months)

6:30A - 5:00P (4 - 10 hr. shifts)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing instruments and supplies to perform procedures according to the physician’s documented preferred routine. Ability to prepare the operating field for procedures while performing routine and delegated duties. Provides aide in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• The Surgical Technology First Assistant works in a dual role as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant.
• Preparation of patient for surgery including but not limited to surgical scrub preparation, positioning, draping, sterile field maintenance.
• Skillfully sutures all varieties of tissues / tissue planes with appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques. Assists in closure of wound or independently closes wound under the direction of the surgeon.

Primary Services Performed at Southfield Location: Ortho, Neuro, Spine, General, ENT, GYN

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of an AST certified Surgical First Assistant Program or 3+ years of First Assistant experience required.
• Experience in surgery specialties of Orthopedic and Hand required.

Licensure/Certification

• AST Surgical First Assistant certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR STAFF:

• Health Safety Measures in place for everyone
• A diverse & inclusive workforce that embraces communication, caring and courtesy.
• Positive Onboarding Experience
• Health Insurance plans effective 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and Disability insurance plans
• Generous PTO accrual at start of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education opportunities