Surgical First Assist Tech

Corewell Health is offering up to $10000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About this unit

The Corewell Health Butterworth OR department is a level 1 trauma center. The department consists of twenty-one (21) operating rooms that operate 24/7 including supporting other surgical services departments related to IMRI and pediatric areas. The surgical team covers multiple specialties with a focus on trauma orthopedic trauma acute care surgery and neurological trauma. Our interdisciplinary team of anesthesia providers physicians nurses surgical technicians and support technicians offer a high level of expertise and patient care. We also support a high level of technology including the DaVinci Rosa and Stealth robotic equipment. The environment offers a strong team atmosphere with comprehensive technology for safe and efficient patient care.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids youll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873 we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care diagnostics treatment prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

The Surgical Techhnologist First Assistant (STFA) possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at and expanded level of surgical technician practice executed with the contest of the nursing process. Intraoperatively the STFA actively assists the surgeon performing observable technical behaviors (cognitive psychomotor and affective). Intra-operatively actively and independently (the intern is under supervision of a preceptor) assists the surgeon performing observable technical behaviors included but not limited to patient positioning skin preparation tissue handling wound exposure hemostatis manipulating surgical instruments and wound closure. The intern is under the supervision of a surgeon/preceptor and will work towards independence by completing all STFA competencies.

Qualifications

• Required Associates Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent(Successful Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an Associates degree.)
• Successfully complete a certification STFA course which addresses both didactic knowledge and technical skills. The STFA course curriculum is based on recognized core curriculum for the ST First Assistant in which a certificate is awarded. Required
• CRT-Surgical First Assistant Certified (CSFA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required
• 3 years of relevant experience within a surgical services nursing department Required
• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire Required
• CRT-Surgical Technologist Certified (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist Upon Hire required

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• CRT-Surgical Technologist Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required

OR

• CRT-Surgical Technologist Certified (CST) - ABSA American Board of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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