Surgical Technician First Assistant

0700-1730, Monday to Friday *On Call 3-5 weekends per 6 weeks (8 hours), 4-6 weekday per 6 weeks (2 hr increments) *No more than 5 days RTO for whole contract *Won't have to work holidays

Duties:
Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials , retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
Assists with body pane closures, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems
Assist in room clean up and the removal of soiled case cart , supplies and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of surgical case.
Participates as a surgical team member in preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Education:
Required credentials:
BLS provider credentialed from the AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
client (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS provider card from AHA
Prefered Credentials:
Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
High School Dimploma / GED with 2 years of experience or Associates degree or Technical degree required.

Skills:
Within Product of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

City: Novi

Schedule:
Start Date: 12/16/2024
End Date: 03/15/2025
Schedule Notes: At least one (1) year experience required *Needs to have experience in Neuro (Spine and Brain) OR Client (Total Joints) Will be required to scrub and First assist.
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00