Surgical Assistant- Certified First Assist /Certified Surgical Assist - Wyandotte - Full Time - Rotating
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- The SA is a perioperative experienced Surgical Assistant who works in collaboration with the surgeon and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- The SA must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment and skills specific to the expanded role of SA and has successfully completed a surgical assistant or a first assistant training program (both didactic and clinical requirements) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
- Intraoperatively, the SA practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub tech.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Certification as a CSFA or CSA from one of the following:
a. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); b. The National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA);
c. The American Board of Surgical Assist (ABSA).
If not certified upon hire, must complete the certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
BCLS certification required and must be maintained per hospital policy.
CALL-HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Hours assigned as needed to meet the needs of the department, may include rotating to off shifts. Holiday coverage is expected.
- Call responsibilities expected to meet the department need.
- Ability to function in a fast paced environment with established time and financial constraints.
- Demonstrates resiliency and flexibility to deal with an ever-changing health care environment.
- Must be available for on-call support systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, leadership, end users and physicians.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.
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