First Assistant Surgical Technologist - Hours - Rotating Shift

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: * Henry Ford Heath St John Hospital - Detroit * Rotating Shift EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * 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.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

#IND2 Additional Information * Organization: Henry Ford Health St.

John Hospital * Department: Surgery 001 * Shift: Rotating * Union Code: Not Applicable