Surgical First Assist Rotating Shift

Overview

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

• Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position 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 methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
• Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon s preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

• Henry Ford Health St John Hospital – Detroit
• Rotating Shift

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department:
  Surgery 001
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable