Surgical Technologist - First Assist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist - First Assist
Location: Grand Rapids, 49503
Initial Duration – 3 Months+ (High possibilities of Extension)

Shift: 7 AM – 5:30 PM
 
Note:

• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in MI.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions for each surgical case
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case
• Works proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties
• Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on
• Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis

• Associate's Degree or equivalent - Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology.

• CST, CST/FA
• BLS - AHA